{"id":641,"date":"2015-03-24T11:29:23","date_gmt":"2015-03-24T15:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=641"},"modified":"2015-01-30T11:33:08","modified_gmt":"2015-01-30T16:33:08","slug":"tmj-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/tmj-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"South Shore Dental Care Offers Non Invasive TMJ Disorder Relief in Massapequa, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"156250846\"<\/a>What is TMJ Disorder? <\/strong>The temporomandibular joint (TMJ)<\/a> is the sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull on either side of your face. It is the joint that allows you to use your jawbone to chew and speak properly. Because it plays such an important role, when it malfunctions, it can wreak havoc on your everyday life.Although TMJ disorder<\/a> is hard to prevent (because the exact cause is unknown) it can be easily treated, non-invasively, with oral appliance therapy<\/strong> from South Shore Dental Care<\/a>. Make your TMJ disorder consultation appointment<\/a> with the trusted family dentists<\/a> of South Shore Dental Care<\/a> today. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman<\/a> proudly serve patients daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

What Does TMJ Disorder<\/a> Look Like?<\/h2>\n

TMJ disorder<\/a> can cause severe pain and discomfort in some cases. This pain could be temporary or last for many years. It could also affect one or both sides of your face. TMJ disorder<\/a> is more common among women than men and it is most often discovered between the ages of 20 and 40. While the exact trigger of the disorder is still debated, clear warning signs include:<\/p>\n