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Holiday Stress and TMJ Pain

Friday, December 27, 2013

Feeling a little stressed out over the holidays? Don't feel bad, the holiday season includes travel, visits with relatives and way too many late nights.

All of these things can make us happy but can also increase the stress levels. For lots of people a higher stress level can translate into headaches and jaw pain.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ or jaw joint) is the most complex joint in the body and it is surrounded by incredibly strong muscles and, as a bonus, a very large facial nerve runs very close to it.

This is a perfect combination for creating painful TMJ problems if you clench or grind your teeth. Some people clench or grind (called bruxism) due to stress but most of us don't even realize we are doing it. Most bruxism occurs at night when we are sleeping so unless your bed partner hears the gnawing or your dentist sees your teeth breaking down - you'll never know until you develop symptoms.

Migraine headache, neck pain, facial pain, jaw clicking, even pain in the shoulders and back can be connected to TMJ problems.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please contact Boca Raton TMJ dentist Dr. Ken Mogell at 561-394-9000 to schedule a consultation.

Until your appointment here are a few tips:

  • Don't chew gum or eat anything chewey (bagels, etc)
  • For two weeks don't eat anything harder than cooked pasts
  • Avoid raw vegetables, including salad greens
  • Watch your posture, don't rest your chin on your hands or hold a phone between shoulder and ear
  • Practice "lips together, teeth apart" to rest the jaw muscles

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