{"id":853,"date":"2024-01-15T17:09:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T17:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=853"},"modified":"2024-02-02T17:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T17:14:37","slug":"fabricated-fictions-5-myths-about-your-tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/15\/fabricated-fictions-5-myths-about-your-tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabricated Fictions: 5 Myths About Your TMJ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you noticed that your jaw is sore or stiff in the morning when you wake up or do you hear a clicking sound when you open your mouth? If so, you may have developed a temporomandibular joint disorder. These circular hinge joints allow a full range of motion when they\u2019re functioning properly. However, it\u2019s possible for your jaw to become irritated and inflame the tissues surrounding them. This can cause issues that contribute to more serious conditions, so it\u2019s important to get help before it progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned you may have developed a problem, read on to learn about 5 myths around this topic so that you can help yourself heal and recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: TMJ is a Medical Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In truth, TMJ refers to the joints specifically. When you develop pain in your jaw and the surrounding muscles, it\u2019s known as a TMJ disorder, or TMD. The correct term to use when speaking with your doctor or dentist about it is TMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: TMD is Rare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, TMD isn\u2019t as uncommon as you might assume. More than 10 million people in the United States alone are coping with its symptoms. An estimated 1 in 10 people around the world have developed a problem with their TMJ. Though it can impact people of all genders and ages, it tends to be more common in adult women between the ages of 20 to 40 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: TMD is Caused by Physical Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, like whiplash from a car accident, this can be true. However, it has also been known to occur when there\u2019s added pressure on the joint from other causes like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n