{"id":111,"date":"2020-01-17T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T15:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-02-06T15:16:44","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T15:16:44","slug":"jaw-pain-in-san-marco-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/17\/jaw-pain-in-san-marco-inflammation\/","title":{"rendered":"How a TMJ Disorder Might Be Related to Other Painful Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_170505259__2___1581002076_57455.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with jaw pain\" class=\"wp-image-112\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_170505259__2___1581002076_57455.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_170505259__2___1581002076_57455-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_170505259__2___1581002076_57455-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wake up every\nmorning with jaw pain in San Marco, it\u2019s often a sign you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/tmj-tmd-therapy.html\">TMJ disorder (TMD).<\/a>\nIn other words, the joint responsible for moving your jaw could be inflamed or\ninjured somehow. On its own, this condition can lead to constant discomfort,\nbut that may not even be the end of it; many adults with TMJ problems also\nsuffer from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory\nconditions. Learn more about your jaw pain and the issues that can be linked to\nit \u2013 as well as ways you can find relief!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Will You Know If You Have a TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to be able to recognize the signs that there\u2019s a\nproblem with your TMJ in San Marco. This commonly means chronic pain or\ntenderness of the jaw and its joints. You might also experience pain or a\nringing sound in your ears. Other symptoms include difficulty chewing, lockjaw,\naching facial pain, and a clicking sound whenever you open your mouth. Since\neach case is different, you might not notice all these warning signs, but each\none can be cause for concern on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can a TMJ Disorder Be Linked to Other Conditions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>About two-thirds of TMJ patients will also report two or\nthree related health conditions. Sometimes these issues might have directly\ncontributed to the TMD itself. Arthritis, for example, could easily end up\nstraining the joint that connects the lower jaw to the head. And if you suffer\nfrom a sleep disorder, you may grind your teeth at night, which is a common\nrisk factor for jaw problems. Overall, while the connections between TMD in San\nMarco and other conditions isn\u2019t entirely clear, debilitating pain and joint\nimpairment do seem to be a common link. In any case, you\u2019ll want to have your\nsymptoms diagnosed and treated sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to Treat Your Jaw Pain <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goal of TMJ therapy is to relieve your pain and\nallow your jaw to function normally. One of the most conservative ways to do\nthat is to wear an occlusal splint. This plastic mouthpiece can be designed by\na dentist to fit perfectly over your teeth, and it will hold the jaw in a\ncomfortable position that helps the jaw joints relax. There are other possible\ntreatments as well; for example, you might use stretching exercises to relieve\nthe tension in your joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, living with a TMD means living with constant\ndiscomfort and other health issues \u2013 but there\u2019s no reason why you should have to\naccept it! Get in touch with your dentist as soon as possible so that you can\neat, speak, and smile without pain once again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sol G. Brotman has served as a teacher for dental\nstudents, residents, fellows, faculty members, and colleagues at four different\nschools. He has also served as the Chair of the Florida Board of Dentistry. His\npractice offers occlusal splints and other forms of therapy that can help you\novercome jaw pain caused by a TMD. To schedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (904)\n396-4091. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you wake up every morning with jaw pain in San Marco, it\u2019s often a sign you have a TMJ disorder (TMD). In other words, the joint responsible for moving your jaw could be inflamed or injured somehow. 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