{"id":2576,"date":"2018-05-23T19:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wemakeyousmile.com\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2020-07-14T23:03:17","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T23:03:17","slug":"how-to-end-the-painful-cycle-of-stress-tmj-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/how-to-end-the-painful-cycle-of-stress-tmj-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How To End The Painful Cycle of Stress & TMJ [BLOG]"},"content":{"rendered":"

What happens when you combine daily stress and chronic pain?
\nMore stress and more pain.
\nThat\u2019s exactly what can happen when problems with your temporomandibular joint go unchecked!
\nWhen you\u2019re already feeling the effects of this malfunction in your joint, stress can pile on and make the problem worse.
\nBut help isn\u2019t far to find!
\nOur team at George A. Hoop, DDS can help you find relief with our TMJ disorder<\/a> solutions in Fort Myers, FL!
\nToday, we\u2019re telling you more about the cycle that\u2019s created with TMJ disorder and stress and how we can help you end it for good.<\/p>\n

What Causes The Pain Of TMJ<\/h2>\n

Because most of the joints throughout your body are in near constant motion, it\u2019s so easy to take their proper function for granted.
\nOne of the most overused joints in your body is your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which is located below the ears. It\u2019s used to open and close your mouth.
\nThat means chewing, yawning, swallowing, speaking, laughing, coughing\u2026 all these mundane tasks are assigned to this critical joint. Naturally, when something goes wrong with your TMJ, you\u2019re going to suffer the painful impact all day long because of how much you rely on it.
\nHere are a few of the typical symptoms of TMJ disorder, or TMD, that you might experience:
\n*Earache pain<\/i>
\n*Tension in your shoulders and upper back<\/i>
\n*Pain in your jaw and neck<\/i>
\n*Lockjaw<\/i>
\n*Crackling or popping noises when you eat<\/i>
\n*Frequent headaches<\/i>
\nThink this list is bad?
\nWe haven\u2019t even begun! That\u2019s because all these can be made much worse when you pile on stress to your TMJ problem.<\/p>\n

The Role Stress Plays On Your TMJ Pain<\/h2>\n

Think about the ways your body reacts to stress.
\nWhether it\u2019s a sudden, momentary stressful situation or a more chronic stress tied to your daily responsibilities and circumstances, you\u2019ll see physical signs of that stress throughout your body.
\nOne of the most common sign is tension.
\nSo imagine yourself tensing up, often without you even realizing it and try to identify where on your body that tension is happening.
\nThat\u2019s right! In the neck, shoulders, back, and jaw.
\nIt\u2019s where most people carry tension, which means that tightening up the muscles in those areas are going to only intensify the pain you already had because of TMJ.
\nIt also means that in times of stress, you might find yourself even clenching up your jaw and grinding your teeth. This not only makes your TMJ pain worse, but it can threaten to wear down or even damage your teeth.
\nThis is how the cycle is created between stress and TMJ disorder!
\n*You\u2019re uncomfortable and tense and in pain because of TMJ misalignment.<\/i>
\n*All that pain and discomfort causes stress. <\/i>
\n*That stress causes you, whether wittingly or unwittingly, to double down on the tension in your jaw, which causes more pain.<\/i>
\n*And the cycle continues day in and day out.<\/i><\/p>\n

How You Can End The Painful Cycle Of Stress & TMJ<\/h2>\n

To disrupt this painful pattern of pain, stress, and more pain, you need help from the right team of skilled professionals.
\nDr. Hoop has years of training and experience with administering solutions for TMJ sufferers in the Fort Myers, FL area.
\nHe and our team know what chronic pain and stress can do to your health, your smile, and your state of mind, which is why we can provide you with a custom oral appliance to help you find relief.
\nThe object with a mouthguard or a splint that\u2019s especially made to fit you, your upper and lower teeth will be shifted to a place of better alignment so you can alleviate the undue stress on your jaw joint, get out of pain, and allow your jaw to heal properly.<\/p>\n

Make An Appointment<\/h2>\n

With Dr. Hoop and our team, you can live without the pain and discomfort of TMJ and get out of the pattern of worsening symptoms brought on by stress.
\nOur solutions can help you find relief and allow your jaw to heal so your smile and your sanity remain intact!
\nCall our Fort Myers, FL dental office today at (239) 594-8817 or fill out our online form<\/a> to request an appointment.
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What happens when you combine daily stress and chronic pain? More stress and more pain. That\u2019s exactly what can happen when problems with your temporomandibular joint go unchecked! When you\u2019re already feeling the effects of this malfunction in your joint, stress can pile on and make the problem worse. But help isn\u2019t far to find! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":600,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To End The Painful Cycle of Stress & TMJ | Fort Myers, FL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"End the painful cycle of stress and TMJ issues with help at George A. Hoop, DDS in Fort Myers, FL. 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