{"id":107,"date":"2017-11-27T18:49:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T18:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2017-12-27T18:57:01","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T18:57:01","slug":"tmj-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/tmj-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Should Treat TMJ Dysfunction?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"man<\/a>Patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction are often unsure who to visit to treat their condition. This is actually a complicated question. However, the best place to start is a trip to your general dentist. They are highly trained in the way the jaw and skull work together, and they can help you understand the underlying cause of your TMJ dysfunction<\/a>. Keep reading to learn more about TMJ dysfunction, its causes, and available treatment options.
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Visiting a Dentist VS a Medical Doctor<\/h2>\n

TMJ dysfunction occurs when the small joints attaching the jaw to the skull are damaged or strained. It makes moving the jaw to speak, smile, yawn, or chew uncomfortable, and in severe cases, TMJ dysfunction can lead to pain or difficulty opening and closing the mouth. A dentist is the most likely health care provider to diagnose TMJ dysfunction during a routine dental checkup. With years of advanced training and education in oral and facial function, the dentist will typically be the ideal practitioner to treat this oral health condition. Medical doctors may be needed to help with more advanced cases of TMJ dysfunction, especially if surgical intervention is needed.<\/p>\n

Common Warning Signs of TMJ Dysfunction<\/h2>\n

Let your dentist know during your regular checkup if you notice any of the following warning signs of TMJ dysfunction:<\/p>\n