{"id":107,"date":"2018-11-24T13:01:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T13:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/?p=107"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:46:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:46:14","slug":"know-tmj-treatment-ormond-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/24\/know-tmj-treatment-ormond-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Know About TMJ Treatment in Ormond Beach?"},"content":{"rendered":"Have you ever woken up with a tight jaw that makes it difficult \u2013 or even painful \u2013 to open your mouth normally? Feeling like your jaw is \u201cstuck\u201d or \u201clocked\u201d is a common symptom of TMJ disorder. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 10 million Americans are affected by TMJ disorder, with the condition appearing to be more common in women than men. November is the National TMJ Awareness Month, meaning now is the perfect time to learn more about this common disorder and when to seek TMJ treatment<\/a> in Ormond Beach.\n\n\n

What is TMJ disorder?<\/h2>\nThe temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the unique joint where the lower jaw (mandible) connects with the upper jaw (maxilla). It is composed of the rounded bone of the mandible and a disc-like structure made of cartilage and is held together by ligaments that support the jaw and help guide its movements.\n\nTMJ disorders can cause pain in this important jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of a person\u2019s TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine and may be due to a combination of factors. Some common causes of TMJ disorders include:\n