{"id":198,"date":"2017-09-12T18:30:51","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T18:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2017-10-12T18:33:43","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T18:33:43","slug":"tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"What is TMJ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman<\/a>If you\u2019ve never heard of TMJ, TMJ dysfunction, or TMD, you\u2019re not alone. However, in order to provide diagnosis for patients suffering from this oral health conditions, patients need to be informed about the warning signs and risk factors associated with this oral health condition. TMD occurs when the small temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connecting the jaw and skull bone are damaged. TMJ dysfunction<\/a> is a difficult condition to pin down. A dentist\u2019s best bet when it comes to making an accurate diagnosis, is for a patient to understand and monitor changes in jaw function that indicate they may suffer from TMD and contact their dentist to receive an evaluation. Keep reading to find out more about some of the warnings signs and risk factors associated with TMJ dysfunction.
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How Will I Know I Have TMJ Dysfunction?<\/h2>\n

TMJ dysfunction is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for years. The warning signs of this disease are varied and can be difficult to assign to one oral health concern. However, if you\u2019re aware of the wide range of symptoms, you may be able to help a dentist make an accurate diagnosis in the earlier stages of this condition. Let a dentist know right away if you experience any of the following warning signs of TMJ dysfunction:<\/p>\n