{"id":63,"date":"2020-04-24T15:24:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T15:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepsnoringtmj.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2020-12-09T16:49:52","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:49:52","slug":"tmj-disorder-migraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/24\/tmj-disorder-migraine\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs That a TMJ Disorder is Causing Your Headaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone knows the\nfeeling of a throbbing headache<\/a> that\ngets in the way of work or school. If you don\u2019t want this pain disrupting your\nlife, it\u2019s a good idea to try and narrow down the source of your migraines so\nthat any underlying problems can be treated. Many headaches have an unexpected\ncause: excessive strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that holds the\nlower jaw to the head. TMJ disorders are possible to treat, but how will you\nknow if you actually have one? Here are 4 symptoms to look for that could point\nto the true reason for your migraines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Clicking or Popping of the Jaw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Normally, the joints in your body shouldn\u2019t be making any\nnoise. An occasional popping or clicking sound when you open or close your jaw\nshouldn\u2019t be a problem, but if it occurs frequently, it most likely means that\nthe joint has moved out of position somewhat. The popping itself might not\nhurt, but it can still strain the joints and lead to pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Your Bite Has Changed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When there\u2019s a problem with your TMJ, it will affect the\nteeth in your upper and lower jaw. Pay close attention to how your teeth come\ntogether when you close your mouth. Does anything seem different compared to\nwhat you have felt before? Are you noticing alignment problems where there\nweren\u2019t any before? If you have any doubts about the way your smile is lining\nup, it may be a good idea to call a dentist in order to be diagnosed for a TMJ\ndisorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Your Headache Occurs in Specific Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A headache linked to a TMJ disorder will normally occur\naround the forehead, temples, and the back of the head; it might even radiate\ndown your neck. The pain occurs in these areas because of the strain that the\nmuscles around the TMJ are experiencing; the discomfort is subtle, but it\u2019s\npersistent and can easily spread to other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Forward Head Posture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your head rest in a forward position? Under normal circumstances,\nit should stay centered over your shoulders when you\u2019re not moving it. This\nmight not seem important at first, but it\u2019s important to realize that the head\ncan weigh up to 10 pounds and is constantly supported by the neck; if it isn\u2019t\nin its proper position, it\u2019ll place undue stain on neck muscles and vertebrae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above symptoms don\u2019t always point to a TMJ disorder, but\nif you haven\u2019t been able to determine the true cause of recurring migraines, you\nshould ask your dentist for an examination right away. If such a disorder is\nfound, that\u2019s actually good news; it means you have a chance to find real\nrelief from your headaches as well as jaw problems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mitch Conditt has over 35 years of experience providing specialty dental treatments, including sleep dentistry and TMJ therapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Carniofacial Pain and has been trained in neuromuscular dentistry, allowing him to accurately diagnose TMJ disorders and figure out the best form of treatment for each patient. To schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call Fort Worth Snoring & Sleep Center at (817) 527-8500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows the feeling of a throbbing headache that gets in the way of work or school. If you don\u2019t want this pain disrupting your life, it\u2019s a good idea to try and narrow down the source of your migraines so that any underlying problems can be treated. Many headaches have an unexpected cause: excessive […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions\/101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}