{"id":219,"date":"2017-05-26T06:44:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T06:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2017-05-26T06:44:33","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T06:44:33","slug":"tmj-in-state-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/tmj-in-state-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My TMJ in State College Keep Causing Me Dental Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-182782536-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"We use oral appliances to treat a painful TMJ in State College.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-182782536-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-182782536-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-182782536-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-182782536.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Do you wake up in the morning suffering from pain in your jaws constantly?\u00a0If so, you may have a\u00a0TMJ disorder.\u00a0Temporomandibular joint disorder, or a TMJ in State College, is a when your jaw muscles and supporting nerves are malfunctioning because of an injury or misalignment of the\u00a0temporomandibular joint. You don\u2019t have to suffer from this painstaking malfunction. If you\u2019re seeing relief, consider visiting Donald Marks Family Dentistry.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is a TMJ?<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0temporomandibular joint\u00a0is the connection located between the jawbone and skull. You can find them on either side of your head near each of your ears. This joint helps your smile stay aligned, helps you eat, and speak correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>What exactly is TMJ disorder?<\/h2>\n<p>A malfunctioning temporomandibular joint can lead to pain while chewing, clicking and popping of the jaw, swelling of the face, inflammation, earaches, and headaches. But you don\u2019t have to tolerate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TMJ disorder<\/a> pain\u00a0another day once you come to understand what causes it, the signs, and how to treat it.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes\u00a0TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n<p>While the exact cause of\u00a0TMJ disorder\u00a0is not completely understood. Multiple factors contribute to the muscle tightness and dysfunction that characterize this condition.\u00a0TMJ disorder\u00a0is most commonly found among:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Women aged 18 to 44<\/li>\n<li>Patients with poor posture in the neck and upper back muscles<\/li>\n<li>Patients with stress leading to muscle tension and jaw clenching.<\/li>\n<li>Patients with other chronic inflammatory disorders<\/li>\n<li>Patients with jaw trauma or malocclusion<\/li>\n<li>Patients with a genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common TMJ Disorder Syptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Patients experiencing any combination of the following symptoms should\u00a0make an immediate appointment to have their mouth and jaw evaluated.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain in the jaw and jaw stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Popping or clicking noises in the jaw<\/li>\n<li>Earaches, ringing or popping sounds in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Headaches and blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Tight or sore jaw or neck muscles<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder pain<\/li>\n<li>Locking or dislocation of the jaw after chewing or yawning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment Options for TMJ Disorder<\/h2>\n<p>If your seeking help for your oral pain, you\u2019re looking in the right place. Our office offers custom\u00a0night guards\u00a0, otherwise known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/tmj-therapy.html\">oral appliances<\/a>. These are plastic mouthpieces that fit over the upper or lower teeth. They prevent the upper and lower teeth from coming together, which reduces the effects of clenching or grinding the teeth. They help to correct your bite by putting the teeth in contact with the appliance and moving them into their most correct and least traumatic position. Either Dr. Marks or Dr. Martin will discuss the type of mouth guard appliance you may need.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Donald Marks Family Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>When you visit our State College family dentistry practice, Marks Family Dentistry, we can work with you one-on-one to diagnose painful jaw disorders, such as bruxism (teeth grinding) or TMJ. We also offer compassionate dental care by providing custom-made nightguards and bite appliances. If you experience pain in your jaws, face, head, or neck, or if your teeth are sensitive or have unexplained wear, call our State College dental office today to schedule an examination and plan your next step towards pain relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you wake up in the morning suffering from pain in your jaws constantly?\u00a0If so, you may have a\u00a0TMJ disorder.\u00a0Temporomandibular joint disorder, or a TMJ in State College, is a when your jaw muscles and supporting nerves are malfunctioning because of an injury or misalignment of the\u00a0temporomandibular joint. 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