{"id":1180,"date":"2025-07-05T13:17:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmedicalcenter-ae.com\/what-is-the-tmj-and-why-does-it-cause-problems\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T11:19:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:19:34","slug":"what-is-the-tmj-and-why-does-it-cause-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmedicalcenter-ae.com\/en\/what-is-the-tmj-and-why-does-it-cause-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the TMJ and Why Does it Cause Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1180\" class=\"elementor elementor-1180 elementor-642\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db273b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1db273b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31869cc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31869cc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c68716a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c68716a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalmedicalcenter-ae.com\/en\/category\/dental-treatments\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dental Treatments<\/a><\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7276526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7276526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the TMJ and Why Does it Cause Problems?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f203cac elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"4f203cac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8dac2af elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalmedicalcenter-ae.com\/en\/2025\/07\/05\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>July 5, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eec9014 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6eec9014\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20d275a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20d275a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3b376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f3b376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">What is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and why is it important?<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull, and it plays a significant role in our daily lives, such as eating, speaking, and yawning.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">However, when this joint or the surrounding muscles become imbalanced, problems begin to appear, such as:<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Clicking or popping sound when opening or closing the mouth Pain in the jaw or around the ears Difficulty opening the mouth completely These signs are known as temporomandibular joint disorders. Although they are common, they are treatable, especially if diagnosed early.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">\u2e3b<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Is your chronic headache caused by your jaw, not your head?<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Many people suffer from recurrent headaches without knowing the real cause. The surprising thing is that the problem may not be in the head, but in the jaw!<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">When the bite is unbalanced or the jaw muscles are constantly tense due to stress or teeth grinding, symptoms such as:<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Tension headache Pain around the eyes or top of the head<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">For this reason, it is important to examine the temporomandibular joint in cases of unexplained chronic headaches.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">\u2e3b<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Teeth grinding during sleep: an annoying habit or a hidden problem?<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Many people grind or clench their teeth during sleep without realizing it. Signs that indicate this include:<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Tooth wear Jaw pain or tension upon waking Clicking sound in the jaw<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Over time, this behavior can lead to real problems in the joint, and may even affect the neck and body balance.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Using a custom splint and managing stress can make a big difference.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">\u2e3b<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">What is the relationship between the jaw and neck and shoulder pain?<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">The human body is deeply interconnected. Jaw problems may appear in other areas, such as the neck and shoulders.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Tense or unbalanced jaw muscles can cause:<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Poor head and neck posture Chronic pain in the shoulder muscles<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Therefore, treating temporomandibular joint disorders can help relieve not only jaw pain, but also neck and shoulder pain.<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">\u2e3b<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">When should you visit a TMJ specialist?<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">If you suffer from any of the following symptoms repeatedly, it may be time for a TMJ evaluation:<\/div><div class=\"mb-4 last:mb-0 whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\">Jaw pain or clicking Unexplained headache Pain when chewing Ear 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