Does your jaw feel stiff or sore, or have you noticed a clicking sound when you bite down to chew? If so, you might have developed a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. This can happen if you’ve developed a dental misalignment that keeps your teeth from touching together properly when you bite down. This forces your jaw to overcompensate, triggering a painful joint inflammation that limits your mouth’s range of motion.
You might think of it as more frustrating than problematic, but if left unaddressed, your condition could worsen. Continue reading to learn 3 reasons to call your dentist sooner rather than later!
(more…)