Trigeminal Neuralgia Prevention

Prevention

There are no guidelines for preventing TN. However, once you have it, steps that may help prevent attacks include:

• Eating soft foods
• Eating food and drinking beverages that are room temperature
• Washing your face with cotton pads and warm water
• If tooth brushing triggers attacks, rinsing your mouth with warm water after eating
• Avoiding or minimizing known triggers (eg, heat, cold, touch)