{"id":54,"date":"2022-05-27T21:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oralsurgeonkatycypress.com\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2022-07-12T22:50:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T22:50:06","slug":"stop-doing-these-things-tmj-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oralsurgeonkatycypress.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/27\/stop-doing-these-things-tmj-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Have TMJ Disorder? Stop Doing These 6 Things"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TMJ disorder (TMD) is a common condition that can cause chronic jaw pain and a range of other unpleasant symptoms. If you are suffering from it, you should certainly seek professional treatment. In the meantime, though, there may be some simple steps you can take to mitigate your discomfort. In this blog post, we discuss 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 most people, chewing sugar-free gum is a good thing because it stimulates saliva production and can help to reduce the risk of cavities. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not a wise habit for individuals with TMD. The muscles around your jaw joint are already sore, so exposing them to extra work by popping a piece of gum in your mouth is likely to make matters worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Poor posture can cause all sorts of aches and pains throughout the body, including in your jaw and facial muscles. The jaw joint (TMJ) works best when a person is upright, with their head positioned properly at the top of the spine. Trying to keep your shoulders back and your head up may do much to relieve TMD pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Eating hard foods is inadvisable for the same reason that chewing gum is; it places extra stress on a sore, overworked joint. Try to center your diet around soft or no-chew foods. Here are some examples of items that may be good for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n