TMD; Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular
Prevención:
Muchas de las medidas de cuidados personales para tratar los problemas de la ATM pueden prevenir tales problemas en primer lugar:
Mantener una buena postura, especialmente si la persona trabaja todo el día con una computadora. Se recomienda hacer pausas con frecuencia para cambiar de posición, descansar las manos y los brazos y aliviar los músculos estresados.
Aprender técnicas de relajación para reducir el estrés general y la tensión muscular.
Evitar comer alimentos duros y goma de mascar.
Beber mucha agua todos los días y dormir bien.
Utilizar medidas de seguridad para reducir el riesgo de fracturas y dislocaciones.
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Versión en inglés revisada por: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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