{"id":2323,"date":"2017-11-10T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvfdental.com\/?p=2323"},"modified":"2019-06-26T15:05:38","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T15:05:38","slug":"bring-tmj-back-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/10\/bring-tmj-back-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Your TMJ Back to Health"},"content":{"rendered":"When your TMJ is in good working order, you probably don\u2019t even think about the fact it\u2019s there. But when this small joint (or set of joints, actually) goes bad, you can\u2019t talk, chew, or yawn without painfully feeling its presence. <\/span>\n\nThe TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, connects the jawbone, or mandible, to the skull. If you place your fingers on your face in front of your ears and open your mouth, you can feel its movement. <\/span>\n\nAlthough tiny, the TMJ is anything but inconsequential. It must be flexible in order to enable our jaw to perform all its functions. It is unique amongst the body\u2019s joints in that it combines a hinge and sliding motion. This makes it one of the most complex joints. <\/span>\n\nProblems with the TMJ \u00a0(called <\/span>TMJ Disorder<\/span><\/a> or TMD), afflict millions of Americans. Symptoms vary widely, but they are treatable. Read on to learn more about this common but debilitating disorder, how you can find relief at home, and how we will treat you at the dentist\u2019s office. <\/span>\n\nIf you live in or around Lewisville, TX and believe you suffer from TMD, call Creekview Family Dentistry today at <\/span>972-505-3423<\/a>.<\/span>\n

Do I Have TMJ Disorder? <\/span><\/h2>\nHave you been noticing pain in your jaw when you chew or move your mouth? Have you been suffering from headaches or migraines? Does your bite suddenly seem not quite aligned properly? <\/span>\n\nTMJ disorder is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue diseases, which may cause the joint tissue to deteriorate. An injury may displace the disc, leading to TMJ problems. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is another risk factor. But often, there\u2019s no obvious cause for TMD.<\/span>\n\nThe disorder can manifest in a range of symptoms. If you\u2019ve been noticing any of the following, you may have a problem with your TMJ. <\/span>\n