{"id":281,"date":"2022-06-03T00:04:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T00:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2022-07-30T00:06:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T00:06:27","slug":"can-tmj-disorders-cause-migraines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/can-tmj-disorders-cause-migraines\/","title":{"rendered":"Can TMJ Disorders Cause Migraines?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/migraine.jpg\" alt=\"Woman experiencing a migraine headache due to TMJ disorder.\" class=\"wp-image-282\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/migraine.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/migraine-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most important joint\nin your whole body; it\u2019s what allows you to move and control your jaw so you\ncan bite, chew, speak, and more. Most people don\u2019t think twice about these\ndaily movements\u2014that is, until they experience jaw pain! But did you know that\nif you have migraines, they might be the result of TMJ disorder? However, neither\nof these things are chronic issues that you should have to live with. Here\u2019s\nmore from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/about-us.html\">your sleep dentist<\/a>\nabout the connection between migraines and TMJ dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your TMJ connects your jaw to your skull on either side of\nyour head, so if something\u2019s wrong with it, there are a lot of potential\nproblems that can arise. Issues with this joint and the muscles in your face\nthat control it are referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ\ndisorders. Experts aren\u2019t always certain what causes TMJ disorders, but it\u2019s\ncommonly associated with bruxism (grinding and clenching your teeth), stress, arthritis,\nand bite problems. Some symptoms that are often noticeable include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Jaw pain and stiffness.<\/li><li>Popping or clicking noises when you move your\njaw.<\/li><li>Soreness in the neck and shoulders.<\/li><li>Frequent earaches and headaches.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Migraines and TMJ Disorder Connected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering exactly how jaw soreness can cause such\na severe symptom like a migraine! When you clench or grind your teeth, chew\nwith a misaligned bite, or experience some other type of TMJ issue, the extra\npressure causes tension in the muscles surrounding your jaws. This stress can\neasily spread to surrounding tissue and also throughout the whole head, causing\npain in various areas. If the pressure is severe enough, it can even trigger a\nmigraine. In fact, recent studies show that patients with chronic migraines are\nthree times as likely to report symptoms of TMJ disorder. That said, treatment\nis a must!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Treat TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, TMJ disorder is treatable with the help of your\nsleep dentist! While pain medication can assist with headaches or jaw pain, it\nwon\u2019t address the underlying issue. That said, your dentist can inspect your\nmouth and provide you with an adequate solution, like oral appliance therapy.\nThis includes custom-made night guards that align your jaw over time into a\ncorrect and healthier position while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migraines can interrupt your life and make it difficult to\nrelax\u2014and if they\u2019re the result of TMJ disorder, it\u2019s definitely worth seeking treatment.\nVisit your dentist if you think your jaw might be the cause of your discomfort\nand get the treatment that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nDr. Keane Fedosky proudly serves patients and\nfamilies in the Plano, TX area. Dr. Fedosky received his dental doctorate from\nthe Baylor College of Dentistry and is a member of several professional\norganizations including the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American\nDental Association, and the Texas Dental Association. His practice is pleased\nto offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/tmj-therapy.html\">TMJ therapy<\/a>.\nIf you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule an\nappointment, feel free to reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by phone: &nbsp;(972) 753-3737\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most important joint in your whole body; it\u2019s what allows you to move and control your jaw so you can bite, chew, speak, and more. Most people don\u2019t think twice about these daily movements\u2014that is, until they experience jaw pain! But did you know that if you have migraines, [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can TMT Disorders Cause Migraines? | Dr. Keane Fedosky<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you live with migraines and TMJ disorder, you should know that they might be connected. 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