{"id":24,"date":"2013-09-30T21:36:54","date_gmt":"2013-09-30T21:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.southridgedental.com\/?p=24"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:50:20","slug":"drs-dunson-is-happy-to-help-give-your-teeth-a-break-with-tmj-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/drs-dunson-is-happy-to-help-give-your-teeth-a-break-with-tmj-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Drs. Dunson is Happy to Help Give Your Teeth a Break with TMJ Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In the dentist\u2019s office, you\u2019re probably used to hearing about all sorts of potential problems that concern your teeth and gums \u2013 but did you that one of the most painful and frustrating oral health conditions you can experience actually affects areas of the face you may have never even heard of before?<\/p>\n

Those areas are called your temporomandibular joints<\/strong> (commonly referred to as TMJs), and while they may be small, they\u2019re vastly important when it comes to the health of your jaw and teeth. Their purpose is to connect your lower jaw to your skull, and when they become even slightly misaligned due to bruxism (teeth grinding), stress, or other reasons, it can result in painful, even debilitating symptoms. Thankfully, our team is familiar with TMJ disorder<\/a> here at Southridge Dental<\/a>. Dr. Ted Dunson<\/a> can both assist you in recognizing the symptoms of this condition as well as administering effective treatment to help you smile bigger and brighter.<\/p>\n

How do I know if I\u2019m suffering from TMJ disorder?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some common symptoms:<\/p>\n