Christie
I was have had TMJ as long as I can remember. I have can not even wear a hairband without getting a headache. I get the worst flare ups when I get stressed. This is do to the fact that I clentch and grind my teeth in my sleep which aggravates the joint (I wear a mouth guard to help reduce this). As did the dental work did to you. The only thing that seems to help me is an anti-inflammatory like ibprofen, advil, or motrin. I hope things get better for you, and you have more good days then bad. Stay away from gum and anything that makes you overuse your jaw.