How to treat temporomandibular arthritis

  Temporomandibular arthritis is caused by trauma, mental factors, dental defects, and systemic diseases. Treatment of temporomandibular arthritis should identify the cause and treat the symptoms.  Treatment of temporomandibular arthritis: (1) For systemic diseases: temporomandibular joint inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for anti-inflammatory and pain relief.  (2) The purpose of treatment for osteoarthrosis is to reduce inflammation and pain. Glucosamine sulfate can reduce inflammation and pain, and also improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.  (3) Take opioid analgesics.  (4) For joint disorders caused by psychiatric disorders, antidepressant or anticonvulsant drugs should be taken together with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs. (5) If inflammation cannot be controlled by anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal drugs such as corticosteroids should be used. Non-pharmacological treatments are also available. The non-pharmacological treatment method can be chosen from acupuncture and massage method of Chinese medicine to relieve the tension of muscle groups, and should also eliminate mental factors. If necessary, treatment should be carried out in a specialist hospital to correct bad habits, not to open the mouth excessively, hold the chin, etc. Temporomandibular joint disorder can also be treated surgically.  There are many types of temporomandibular arthritis, and treatment should be chosen according to the type of disorder.