Are you noticing that every day starts with a sore jaw and chronic headaches? You may have an undiagnosed case of TMJ. The team at Sleep Better Metrowest can help!
TMJ can be caused by a number of different factors:
The most common habits causing stress on your temporomandibular joint include:
Pain may also originate from the muscles surrounding your joints, so a clinical diagnosis from a professional like Dr. Ghaly is key to identifying the root cause of your jaw pain.
TMJ Disorder can display a wide array of symptoms for patients who have not received treatment. The most common symptom is persistent jaw pain, but the discomfort can extend beyond the jaw and affect other areas.
Are you noticing these common symptoms upon waking?
Are you experiencing eating and chewing foods you used to love?
Are you having trouble using your jaw in the same way you used to?
TMJ Disorder can also affect your sleep!
Because one of the root causes of TMJ Disorder is misaligned or injured jaws, this can cause your airway to narrow and obstruct the flow of oxygen to your brain during sleep. This is the same obstruction that is core to obstructive sleep apnea.
Many patients show similar symptoms – morning headaches, chronic tooth grinding, and more. It has been found that nearly 40% of patients with TMJ Disorder also experience sleep disturbances or obstructive sleep apnea.
Treatment of both conditions simultaneously can have compounding effects. By treating the root cause of your jaw pain and discomfort alongside your airway blockages, you’ll find yourself better rested and pain free!
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