{"id":186,"date":"2019-12-15T03:59:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T08:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2019-12-18T04:44:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T09:44:34","slug":"tmj-disorder-common-symptoms-and-tips-in-relieving-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/tmj-disorder-common-symptoms-and-tips-in-relieving-it\/","title":{"rendered":"TMJ Disorder: Common Symptoms and Tips in Relieving It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the jaw or difficulty in opening or closing the mouth can be an indication that you may be suffering from a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or commonly known as TMJ disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TMJ disorder refers to the painful condition of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by an injury or inflammation to the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint acts like a sliding hinge that is responsible for connecting the jawbone to the skull.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-22069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pretty-brunette-with-a-toothache-000061295258_Small-e1478100622247-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"TMJ disorder\" width=\"499\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nSymptoms of TMJ disorder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the following signs and symptoms indicating that you are suffering from TMJ disorder:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or tenderness of the jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popping or clicking of the jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ringing or popping sounds in the ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aching facial pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing difficulty or pain while chewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in one or both temporomandibular joints<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remedy for TMJ disorders<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many symptoms associated with TMJ disorders can be managed with several home remedies or stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Below are the following solutions you can try at home that may provide some relief:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place ice or cold packs to the area of the aching joint to decrease inflammation and numb the pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply a heat pack or a hot water bottle wrapped in a warm, moist towel to improve function and reduce pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other pain relievers prescribed by your dentist to eliminate any pain experienced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is highly encouraged that patients should eat soft foods and avoid chewing gum or hard foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to massage or do some gentle self-stretching of the jaw and neck muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedative essential oils like lavender, chamomile, sweet marjoram, and clary sage may temporarily relieve pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation techniques and guided imagery can help deal with the pain that is associated with TMJ disorder. Doing some deep, slow breathing can enhance relaxation and minimizes pain sensations. Other relaxation techniques, such as yoga, massage, and meditation, may help reduce stress and promote relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly, the pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorders are temporary and can be relieved with at-home care and non-surgical treatments. However, if the disorder causes extreme pain that is unmanageable with several non-surgical treatments, the last option to eliminate this painful condition is to undergo surgery. Here at Aqua Dental Loft, we offer treatments for TMJ disorders in the form of pain medication, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, mouth guards, injection therapy, and surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re suffering from a disorder that causes excruciating pain that can get in the way of using the jaw properly, do not wait any longer, seek professional assistance! Book your appointment immediately at Aqua Dental Loft for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquadentalloft.com\/services-tmj.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment of TMJ Disorders in Boca Raton, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pain in the jaw or difficulty in opening or closing the mouth can be an indication that you may be suffering from a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or commonly known as TMJ disorders. 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