{"id":585,"date":"2016-02-09T17:24:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T17:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:05","slug":"jaw-pain-find-out-if-its-tmj-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/jaw-pain-find-out-if-its-tmj-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaw pain? Find out if it\u2019s TMJ today"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tmj\"<\/a>The body is a complex machine, and there\u2019s perhaps nothing more intricate than the jaw muscle. Made up of ligaments, discs and bones, the system is known as the TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint — and when you\u2019ve got a problem with the TMJ, you\u2019ll certainly feel it. A disordered TMJ can be a highly uncomfortable issue, especially when left untreated. Learn more about the condition, including its causes and treatment, today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All about TMJ disorder<\/span><\/h2>\n

Educating yourself on the TMJ can help you identify a problem, allowing you to seek treatment and receive the relief you need faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of TMJ disorder<\/span><\/h3>\n

The disorder with the TMJ can be caused by a couple of factors, the most common of which are stress and a misaligned bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we experience stress, we\u2019re more likely to clench our teeth or hold stress in our jaws — a leading factor of TMJ disorder. Even if you don\u2019t notice clenching throughout the day, stress can cause teeth grinding and clenching at night, putting excessive strain on the TMJ during sleep. Stress-related TMJ problems are common in American adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

Misalignments in the teeth can also cause undue stress on the TMJ muscle. When the top and bottom teeth don\u2019t properly meet, your jaw may make up the slack, working a little harder with each bite to fit together. Over time, this added stress causes the painful condition known as TMJ disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of the condition<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you or a loved one are suffering from any of the following, chances are good that you\u2019re suffering from TMJ disorder. <\/span><\/p>\n