{"id":3989,"date":"2020-04-23T09:19:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/josephcollins.wpengine.com\/dentistry-faqs-tmj-disorder-prevention-and-treatments\/"},"modified":"2020-04-23T09:19:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:19:48","slug":"dentistry-faqs-tmj-disorder-prevention-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medianvwp.com\/keydentalgroup\/blog\/dentistry-faqs-tmj-disorder-prevention-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentistry FAQs: TMJ Disorder Prevention and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>Caring for your TMJ properly includes making sure you are aware of all causes of TMJ disorders and the appropriate treatments that can be used. A TMJ disorder, also referred to as a temporomandibular joint disorder, occurs when damage has occurred to the complex ball and socket joints within your jaw. Frequently asked questions regarding TMJs and TMJ disorders are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What is a TMJ?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/strong> A TMJ, also known as a temporomandibular joint, consists of the joints in your jaw that are designed to help move your jawbone for eating, speaking and chewing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What are some of the risk factors for TMJ disorders?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/strong> Listed below are common risk factors for TMJ disorders:<br \/>\n\u2013 bruxism<br \/>\n\u2013 biting your nails<br \/>\n\u2013 extremely chewy foods<br \/>\n\u2013 arthritis<br \/>\n\u2013 misalignments and dislocations with your teeth and jaw<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What are some of the best methods for treating TMJ disorders?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/strong> To help treat TMJ disorders the following methods can be used:<br \/>\n\u2013 meditative therapies such as yoga and calming music<br \/>\n\u2013 jaw exercises<br \/>\n\u2013 night guards<br \/>\n\u2013 bite plates<br \/>\n\u2013 softer foods in your diet<br \/>\n\u2013 stress relieving techniques<\/p>\n<p>You may be at an elevated risk for a TMJ disorder. Key Dental Group is here to help you with all your oral health care needs. For a comprehensive diagnosis from our dentists and team at our dental office, you can book an appointment by calling us at 601-707-9912. For oral health care treatment from our dentists in Madison and Pearl, Mississippi, call us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for your TMJ properly includes making sure you are aware of all causes of TMJ disorders and the appropriate treatments that can be used. A TMJ disorder, also referred to as a temporomandibular joint disorder, occurs when damage has occurred to the complex ball and socket joints within your jaw. 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