{"id":876,"date":"2022-10-26T16:47:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T16:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=876"},"modified":"2022-10-26T16:47:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T16:47:03","slug":"stop-doing-these-things-tmj-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/26\/stop-doing-these-things-tmj-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Have TMJ Disorder? Stop Doing These 6 Things"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, is a common problem that can cause persistent jaw pain and a slew of other unpleasant symptoms. If you are suffering from it, you should certainly arrange to receive professional treatment<\/a> as soon as possible. In the meantime, there may be some simple measures you can take to lessen your discomfort. In this blog post, learn about six habits that should be avoided by individuals with TMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chewing Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the majority of people, chewing sugar-free gum is harmless. In fact, it can even help to reduce the risk of dental cavities. Unfortunately, it is not a good habit for people with TMD. The muscles around your jaw joint are already sore and overworked. Exposing them to extra stress by popping a piece of gum in your mouth is likely to exacerbate your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slouching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poor posture is infamous for being able to cause all sorts of aches and pains throughout the body. The jaw and facial muscles are no exceptions. The TMJ (jaw joint) functions best when you are upright, with your head positioned at the top of the spine. Try to keep your shoulders back and your head up to reduce TMD symptoms. (A common cause of poor posture is spending too much time looking downward at a phone or other device. You might need to cut back on your social media scrolling time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consuming hard foods is a bad idea for the same reason that chewing gum is. Such foods can overwork an already sore joint. Try to eat mostly fork-tender or no-chew items. Here are a few examples of what you should be able to safely eat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n