{"id":125555,"date":"2024-11-14T01:28:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T18:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=125555"},"modified":"2024-11-14T01:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T18:28:53","slug":"does-your-jaw-click-do-you-grind-your-teeth-it-could-be-this-little-known-condition-well-actually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=125555","title":{"rendered":"Does your jaw click? Do you grind your teeth? It could be this little-known condition | Well actually"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">It seems like all of my friends are having jaw pain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">As we trudged deeper into our 30s, I was prepared to hear about bad backs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/article\/2024\/jul\/08\/middle-age-knees-injury\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">tricky knees<\/a>. But the mouth stuff was unexpected. Some were<strong> <\/strong>grinding their teeth at night and needed mouthguards. Others had doctors inject botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as Botox, into aching jaws. And we are all now extremely familiar with a new body part: the TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the skull.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">TMJ is a common, convenient shorthand for jaw pain, but the correct term for the condition is temporomandibular disorder or TMD. There are several types of TMD, all of which relate to jaw bones and muscles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Roughly 10% to 15% of adults have some form of temporomandibular disorder, estimates Dr Thomas P Sollecito, professor and chair of oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. \u201cThe vast majority don\u2019t require treatment,\u201d he says. TMD can clear up on its own, or may be painless and not require intervention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">So how do you know if the clicking sound your jaw makes is a problem? Do you have TMD or did you just sleep weird? We asked experts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-temporomandibular-disorders-tmds\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">What are temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">TMDs are \u201cdisorders or symptoms related to the structure and function of the jaw system\u201d, explains Dr Karyn A Kahn, a dentist at the Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcr.nih.gov\/health-info\/tmd#:~:text=Temporomandibular%20disorders%20(TMDs)%20are%20a,each%20side%20of%20the%20jaw.\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research<\/a>, TMDs fall into three main categories: disorders of the temporomandibular joint, disorders of the muscles used for chewing, and headaches associated with jaw strain.<\/p>\n<p><gu-island name=\"InteractiveBlockComponent\" priority=\"critical\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/interactive.guim.co.uk\/uploader\/embed\/2023\/10\/archive-zip\/giv-13425WMrLo2pc9VIk\/&quot;,&quot;scriptUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/interactive.guim.co.uk\/embed\/iframe-wrapper\/0.1\/boot.js&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Graphic with three lines of text that say, in bold, \u2018Well Actually\u2019, then \u2018Read more on living a good life in a complex world,\u2019 then a pinkish-lavender pill-shaped button with white letters that say \u2018More from this section\u2019&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:10,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:4},&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;d3c36140-4c55-4cab-8dd3-cd8bcb4d34c4&quot;,&quot;isMainMedia&quot;:false}\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"d3c36140-4c55-4cab-8dd3-cd8bcb4d34c4\" data-alt=\"Graphic with three lines of text that say, in bold, \u2018Well Actually\u2019, then \u2018Read more on living a good life in a complex world,\u2019 then a pinkish-lavender pill-shaped button with white letters that say \u2018More from this section\u2019\" data-testid=\"interactive-element-Graphic%20with%20three%20lines%20of%20text%20that%20say,%20in%20bold,%20%E2%80%98Well%20Actually%E2%80%99,%20then%20%E2%80%98Read%20more%20on%20living%20a%20good%20life%20in%20a%20complex%20world,%E2%80%99%20then%20a%20pinkish-lavender%20pill-shaped%20button%20with%20white%20letters%20that%20say%20%E2%80%98More%20from%20this%20section%E2%80%99\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"element element-interactive element--inline element-inline dcr-w422y2\"><a data-name=\"placeholder\" href=\"https:\/\/interactive.guim.co.uk\/uploader\/embed\/2023\/10\/archive-zip\/giv-13425WMrLo2pc9VIk\/\" class=\"dcr-1eupayo\">Graphic with three lines of text that say, in bold, \u2018Well Actually\u2019, then \u2018Read more on living a good life in a complex world,\u2019 then a pinkish-lavender pill-shaped button with white letters that say \u2018More from this section\u2019<\/a><\/figure>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Because TMD encompasses a range of disorders, symptoms can vary. \u201cThere are a lot of different signs and symptoms that may suggest a patient is experiencing a temporomandibular disorder,\u201d Kahn says. These include a clicking or popping sound in the jaw, facial pain, tooth fractures from grinding, limited jaw movement, and even seemingly unrelated issues such as headaches and ear pain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Women tend to experience TMDs more than men, though no one\u2019s exactly sure why. Some studies have found a connection between estrogen and temporomandibular pain, Kahn says. Sollecito says others have also suggested that women experience stress differently, and are more likely to grip their jaws. \u201cAnd some people think women just seek [medical] care more than men,\u201d he says, which means more recorded cases in women.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-tmds\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">What causes TMDs?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">TMDs have a variety of causes. They can result from physical trauma (being hit in the jaw, for example), genetics, anatomical factors such as how your jaw lines up, and lifestyle habits such as chewing gum or eating lots of chewy food such as bagels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Temporomandibular disorders have also been found to overlap with some chronic pain conditions such as migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic back pain and chronic pelvic pain in women, says Dr Clark Stanford, professor of prosthodontics and dean of restorative dentistry at the University of Iowa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">TMDs can also be the result of emotional distress. Stress can lead to jaw tension and teeth grinding, both of which strain the muscles of the jaw, causing pain. Stanford\u2019s diagnostic process involves an exhaustive clinical exam as well as a psychological assessment. One recent patient had been struggling with acute jaw pain for a couple of months. As they spoke, he learned she had recently lost a close friend, and as a result had been juggling work stress and personal grief.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cIt sounds weird for a dentist to be asking about what\u2019s going on in your life,\u201d Stanford says. \u201cBut a lot of times, once [patients] understand why they\u2019re gripping their teeth all the time, they understand the need for an intervention to reduce that habit.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.NewsletterSignupBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"#EmailSignup-skip-link-16\" class=\"dcr-jzxpee\">skip past newsletter promotion<\/a><\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"newsletter promotion\" class=\"dcr-av5vqf\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1xjndtj\">Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life<\/p>\n<p><gu-island name=\"SecureSignup\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;newsletterId&quot;:&quot;well-actually&quot;,&quot;successDescription&quot;:&quot;Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life&quot;}\"\/><span class=\"dcr-1eusqlu\"><strong>Privacy Notice: <\/strong>Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/help\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Terms of Service<\/a> apply.<\/span><\/aside>\n<p id=\"EmailSignup-skip-link-16\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"after newsletter promotion\" role=\"note\" class=\"dcr-jzxpee\">after newsletter promotion<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"how-are-tmds-treated\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">How are TMDs treated?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Generally, experts advise starting small when it comes to TMD treatment. For those who grind their teeth at night, doctors often prescribe a night guard \u2013 a plastic, retainer-like device \u2013 to help protect their teeth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">So-called self-help therapies are also useful tools. Stanford says these can include daily exercises to loosen the jaw, awareness of sleep habits and education about which foods may exacerbate pain. In some cases, cognitive behavioral therapy and other stress reduction techniques can also be helpful.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"4f397345-50cb-4b2e-8223-c8c2e55f5a74\" data-spacefinder-role=\"richLink\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-1your1i\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:20,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Trouble sleeping? This therapy can help with insomnia&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;4f397345-50cb-4b2e-8223-c8c2e55f5a74&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;richLink&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/2024\/sep\/23\/cbt-i-sleep-therapy&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:10,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:4}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">In cases where TMD is primarily a result of jaw clenching, doctors may<strong> <\/strong>recommend botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as Botox. When injected into the masseter muscles on the sides of the jaw, it reduces the amount of muscle contraction in the area and reduces clenching and pain, Kahn explains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">In some advanced cases, open joint surgery on TMJ may be required, Kahn says. But that\u2019s only if \u201call conservative therapies have been tried and failed\u201d and the jaw pain \u201cinhibits their quality of life\u201d, she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">If you are experiencing jaw pain, consult with a doctor or a dentist. But if your jaw makes a clicking noise sometimes and you don\u2019t have any pain, you\u2019re probably fine. Sollecito estimates that a third of people have a jaw click.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cI don\u2019t get excited by pops and clicks,\u201d Stanford says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/2024\/nov\/13\/jaw-pain-clicking-grinding-teeth-explained\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like all of my friends are having jaw pain. 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