TMJ: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

TMJ disorders often responds to home remedies, including ice packs to the joint,  avoiding chewing gum, massage or gentle stretches of the jaw and neck, and stress reduction.

Sometimes the main cause is excessive strain on the jaw joints and the muscle group that controls chewing, swallowing, and speech. This strain may be a result of bruxism. This is the habitual, involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth. But trauma to the jaw, the head, or the neck may cause TMD.

Curing TMJ Disorders Permanently
TMJ disorders disappear by themselves without needing any professional help in many cases. However, if the pain is impacting your everyday activities, you will find it helpful to seek medical help.

The chronic form of TMJ, which isn’t as common, is much more serious. “The concern with chronic TMJ dislocation is that eventually the tendons, muscles, cartilage and the AE become damaged, leading to arthritis, nerve damage and possibly, permanent dislocation

If your TMJ is severe enough that it affects your ability to work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).