Other ways to alleviate the pain include?

Place ice packs in painful places for 10 minutes, three or four times a day.
Eat softer foods and avoid chewing gum or ice cubes.
Cut the food into small pieces.
In addition to chewing or swallowing, keep the upper and lower teeth slightly apart. Keeping your tongue in your teeth may help this.
Sleep on your back.
Do not put your hand on the chin. Do not place the receiver on your shoulder during a call.