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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a vital role in jaw movement, allowing for actions like biting, chewing, and speaking. While many people don’t think much about these movements until they experience jaw pain, it’s worth noting that migraines might be related to TMJ disorder. The good news is that neither migraines nor TMJ dysfunction have to be chronic problems you just put up with. Read on to learn more about the connection between migraines and TMJ dysfunction.

If you’ve developed a stiff or locked jaw, there’s a chance that you’ve developed TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) which occurs when the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull becomes irritated or inflamed. While there are several potential causes, chronic gum chewing could be contributing to the problem. If you like to freshen your breath this way, you might want to consider changing your habits. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between chewing gum and mouth pain, and what you can do to address it!

Whether you are engaging in small talk with your family, making presentations in your office, or simply chatting with strangers in the grocery store, your speech is important! Sadly, millions of people are afflicted by a condition that can have negative effects on their ability to verbally communicate: TMJ disorder. How exactly could TMJ disorder affect your speech? This blog post explains what you should know. It also provides tips on how you can find relief and reclaim your ability to speak with ease.