The Major Reasons behind TMJ Issue

The temporomandibular joints, which attach the lower jaw to the skull, are dysfunctional in people with TMJ condition. What is causing the malfunction of these joints? Answering this issue is a bit more difficult due to the numerous variables at play. Here's what you should know if you suffer from TMJ disorder:

• Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth

TMJ problem is commonly attributed to stress, but that's only partially true. While stress does not directly cause discomfort in the temporomandibular joints, it does induce muscle tension all through the body, which can lead to people clenching their jaws or grinding their teeth while they sleep. Clenching and grinding put a lot of strain on the jaw joints and teeth, which can lead to TMJ condition over time. It is essential to call a TMJ dentist without delay.

Although urging a patient to reduce stress is easier said than done, we provide methods that relieve your immediate pain and prevent the overnight teeth grinding and jaw clenching that cause your TMJ issue.

• Injury to the Joints

An injury to the joint or the jaw can also cause TMJ dysfunction. Pain can result from even the smallest of injuries to the muscles that surround the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). A blow to the head or an accident can cause the disc between both the ball and socket of the joint to dislocate, or the jaw can be misaligned, resulting in persistent pain.

When an injury is involved, pain may subside on its own as the body recovers from the traumatic experience. It's also possible that the injury isn't temporary and will require medical attention in order to provide you with long-term relief. We offer cutting-edge therapy regimens to help you avoid invasive joint surgeries.

• Arthritis

Temporomandibular joints can indeed be affected by arthritis in the same way as other joints in the body. The TMJ can be infected with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and one or both joints might break down progressively over time. Since arthritis is degenerative, the symptoms will not reverse or improve without medical intervention. Because of arthritis.

We take a comprehensive approach to TMJ dysfunction due to arthritis at Dempsey Dental. Your doctor or rheumatologist and we will work together in order to fix the fundamental cause of your pain while also providing you with instant pain relief for your present symptoms. Our TMJ dentists have a network of experts who can help you improve overall health and provide long-term relief in the process for your TMJ pain.

• Asymmetry in the Spine

The TMJ is no exception because the body as a whole functions as a unit. When one of the jaw muscles is out of equilibrium, the entire system is thrown off. All of these things are connected, so when you visit Dempsey Dental for a consultation, our doctors check them all out. We can help you heal from TMJ issue by balancing out any imbalances. Inquire with us about our wellness center's various services for treating posture if you have any questions.

Visit Dr. Dempsey here at TMJ and Sleep Therapy Center of Oklahoma for any of your concerns. We specialize in dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and more.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.