{"id":851,"date":"2023-03-07T18:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=851"},"modified":"2023-06-05T18:28:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:28:32","slug":"tmj-dysfunction-in-westminster-does-this-cause-migraines-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/07\/tmj-dysfunction-in-westminster-does-this-cause-migraines-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible for TMJ Dysfunction to Cause Migraines?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you often struggling with migraines? With this condition, you\u2019re likely to experience symptoms like nausea, light\/sound sensitivity, and distracting pain that can ruin your daily life. While common, most researchers still aren\u2019t sure what causes these intense headaches. That said, recent studies show that migraines might be connected to temporomandibular dysfunction<\/a> (TMJ or TMD disorder). Here\u2019s how these two conditions are linked and how your dentist can help resolve both issues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The temporomandibular joints are the ones that connect your jaw to the skull. Should you have problems with the muscles and joints in these areas, you may be experiencing TMJ disorder (or TMD). Though the cause of this condition is still not entirely clear, the most common associations involve teeth grinding and clenching, arthritis, stress, or malocclusion. The additional tension on your jaw joint can result in the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n