{"id":80,"date":"2025-11-24T21:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2025-11-24T21:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:34:13","slug":"chronic-jaw-pain-treatment-tmj-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/24\/chronic-jaw-pain-treatment-tmj-november\/","title":{"rendered":"TMJ Disorder Awareness Month: Understanding Chronic Jaw Pain and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x169.png\" alt=\"Digital X-ray of a TMJ\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/tmj-tmd-therapy.html\">Jaw pain<\/a> isn\u2019t exactly an uncommon symptom, and it can be caused by sinus infections, muscle tension, sleeping in an unfortunate position, and everything in-between. But if your discomfort is persistent to the point of being chronic, you may have something known as a \u201cTMJ disorder.\u201d With November being TMJ disorder awareness month, now\u2019s the perfect time to learn more about this condition and how it\u2019s treated. Here\u2019s everything you should know about TMJ disorder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is A TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand this, it\u2019s helpful to clarify a few terms first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TMJ <\/strong>is short for the <strong>t<\/strong>emporo<strong>m<\/strong>andibular <strong>j<\/strong>oint. This hinge-like joint is located at the two ends of your lower jaw and very close to your ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TMD <\/strong>is a simple abbreviation for \u201cTMJ disorder.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bruxism <\/strong>is the clinical word for teeth grinding and clenching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>occlusal splint <\/strong>is a removable, mouthguard-like device that\u2019s worn over the teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, TMD is when there\u2019s a systemic issue with the temporomandibular joint. For one reason or another, the joint is either fatigued from receiving excess physical stress, or is not aligned properly with the jaw. This can be due to genetic anatomy, injury, bruxism, stress, and other similar problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common TMD Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its location and how interconnected facial muscles are, TMD can present itself in more ways than one. For example, you might experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neck pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches or migraines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discomfort or ringing in the ears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties opening and closing your jaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPopping\u201d or \u201cclicking\u201d when you chew or speak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaw pain that comes and goes or is persistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Seek Treatment for TMD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s highly recommended that you do! For one thing, being in constant discomfort is enough of a reason to seek out treatment. For another, since TMD tends to be a systemic issue, your symptoms will likely get worse with time. In severe cases, it can even restrict your mouth movements or change the position of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Surgical TMJ Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgery is a last resort when it comes to treating TMD, since it involves drastically altering your facial anatomy. Instead, your dentist will start you out with an oral appliance like the <strong>Kois Deprogrammer<\/strong> or a <strong>customized nightguard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kois Deprogrammer is a type of occlusal splint. For about two weeks, you\u2019ll wear it for the majority of the day, and it will gradually realign your jaw to relieve the stress on your TMJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nightguard is also worn over your teeth, but you\u2019ll only have to keep it in your mouth while you sleep. It\u2019s specially designed to protect your pearly whites and TMJ from tension caused by unconscious bruxism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long after starting TMJ treatment, you\u2019ll start to notice a difference. Rest assured, with help from your TMJ dentist in Lenox, you can effectively treat your chronic jaw pain and manage TMD symptoms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Michael Young and Dr. Dominika Jarosz have several years of combined experience in dentistry. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">dedicated and compassionate dentists<\/a>, they\u2019d be happy to help you manage your TMD with a Kois Deprogrammer or customized nightguard. To see which treatment option would be best for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fydbayside.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Young and Dr. Jarosz\u2019s office at 586-277-0080.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaw pain isn\u2019t exactly an uncommon symptom, and it can be caused by sinus infections, muscle tension, sleeping in an unfortunate position, and everything in-between. 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