Stretching therapy

N-STRETCH

 The figure shows the tongue tip is kept in contact with the roof of the mouth during the stretch.

 1.   Place tip of your tongue up against the roof of your mouth (in the re­position).

  1. Stretch the jaw open in a straight line without dropping the tongue (about 2 inches).
  2. Hold for 6 seconds.
  3. Do not touch teeth when closing.

5. Repeat  this   exercise   6   times.   This   should   be   done   6   times   per   day (approximately every 2 hours). (6 seconds X 6 repetitions X 6 times per day)

PASSIVE OPENING STRETCH

For some patients it is necessary to add a small force to the lower teeth to assist them with the N-stretch exercises.

1. Put the index finger on the lower teeth and thumb against the upper teeth.

2. Pry the jaw apart slightly.

3. Hold for 6 seconds.

4. Do not touch teeth when closing.

5. Repeat this exercise 6 times. This should be done 6 times per day (approximately every 2 hours). (6 seconds X 6 repetitions X 6 times per day)

HINGE EXERCISE

1. Open and close your jaw for about 6 seconds with minimum opening (less then 15 mm).

2. Do not touch teeth when closing.

3. Repeat this exercise 6 times. This should be done 6 times per day(approximately every 2 hours). (6 seconds X 6 repetitions X 6 times per day)