Never persevere through any exercise that is painful or uncomfortable, especially when applying resistance. If your pain is acute, seek advice from your dentist or doctor.
Don’t apply resistance to your chin when you open your mouth. This exercise is to relax the jaw, not strengthen.
Try to select an object that is made to go in the mouth, such as those indicated above. Other household objects may accidentally chip your teeth during the exercise, if you are not careful. Perform this exercise as needed when you feel you need more mobility in your jaw, such as before a meal.
Perform this exercise as needed in response to pain or when you feel you need more jaw mobility.
