Inflammation is another issue that could affect the movement of your jaw joint. Like cartilage degeneration, when inflammation is left untreated, the damage to the jaw joint will worsen so much that you could have a dislocated jaw. An untreated dislocated jaw can interfere with your life, hampering your ability to eat and sleep.Getting it treated at the right time could be minimally invasive. A TMJ doctor can use advanced medical solutions such as GNM orthotics to treat your TMJ-related jaw damage, aiming for optimal jaw function.
It’s possible to correct the misaligned bite with the help of Airway Orthodontics. It helps restore the normal bite and therefore releases the constricted airway, making it possible for you to have a healthy sleep and life. However, if you don’t take timely action and leave it untreated, your sleep quality will continue to decline.
Constant grinding of teeth and teeth clenching has been known to cause TMJ disorder. The constant pressure on your teeth is an unhealthy habit that can wear down your tooth enamel making your teeth prone to fractures. Degrading teeth can also make you favour one side of the jaw, causing asymmetrical face swelling and disproportionate muscle development.
Tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears, is associated with TMJ due to the proximity of the inner ear to the temporomandibular joint. TMJ irritation or inflammation may damage the cochlea, a part of the inner ear that helps our brain recognize sounds. Damage to the cochlea or other parts of the inner ear may cause ringing in the ear.
An NCBI study establishes a statistically significant correlation between TMD, common mental disorders, and perceived stress. It means that the worsening of your mental health could be caused by untreated TMJ. If your mental health suffers constantly, the effects on your day-to-day life can be quite drastic. Over time, these effects will continue to worsen.
There’s a strong connection between body posture and TMJ. A misaligned bite may cause muscle tension that can reverberate throughout the body, reaching your neck, shoulders, back, pelvis, and legs. This can cause postural issues such as short leg syndrome, which is explained comprehensively in our guide connection between body posture and TMJ.
A TMJ specialist at our TMJ, Tongue Tie, and Sleep Institute can help diagnose the root cause of your TMJ and offer guidance or treatment for the determining issue. This should ensure you live a healthy and uncompromised life.
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