{"id":1015,"date":"2017-10-15T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-15T13:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=1015"},"modified":"2025-05-28T22:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:00:03","slug":"tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"Waking Up With Headaches and Jaw Pain? Maybe It\u2019s TMJ"},"content":{"rendered":"\"portrait<\/a>\r\n\r\nNighttime teeth grinding and jaw clenching isn\u2019t just annoying for you and anyone nearby — it could also be what\u2019s causing your chronic head and TMJ (aka jaw) pain. The condition known as TMD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is often the result of teeth that don\u2019t fit together quite right. Stress can make the nocturnal grinding and clenching worse. Fortunately, a qualified dentist or a specialist can treat a painful TMJ to help relieve your chronic pain.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Causes a Painful TMJ?<\/span><\/h2>\r\nTMD is most often caused by a misaligned bite. Maybe you never had braces to straighten out your crooked teeth, or perhaps you did but your teeth have started to shift back into the original position. Facial trauma or even biting down too hard on something can also lead to minor adjustments in the bite that have a big impact on how your TMJ functions. <\/span>\r\n\r\nJoint problems like arthritis can also cause pain in the TMJ, as well as a simple change in sleeping position. If you have the warning signs of TMD, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule an appointment with a professional for a diagnosis. That\u2019s your chance to discuss your symptoms, when they are most likely to occur, and how you can go about getting some relief. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe symptoms of TMD include:<\/span>\r\n