{"id":11,"date":"2024-05-13T18:15:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T18:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifesmilesowasso.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2024-06-10T18:19:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:19:41","slug":"child-suffering-tmd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifesmilesowasso.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/13\/child-suffering-tmd\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids and TMD: Is Your Child\u2019s Bite Quite Right?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the point of connection between the jaw and the skull, and it is the most frequently used joint in the entire body. While you may think that TMJ disorders<\/a> (TMD) are problems only adults get, the truth is that children suffer from this problem at almost the same rate. Here\u2019s why a child might develop TMD, how to tell if your child has it, and what you can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are TMJ Disorders and How Can Kids Get Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMJ disorders occur when the intricate arrangement of the parts of the TMJ falls out of alignment, and this can frequently happen due to stress. The pressure of studying and socializing kids experience in school can cause a lot of anxiety, and while TMJ disorders affect children of all ages, they more commonly afflict girls. TMJ disorders are also more frequently found in people with dental alignment issues, arthritis, muscle issues, or habitual teeth grinding resulting from stress. TMJ disorders can also be caused by facial trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Tell if My Child Has a TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you believe your child may have a TMJ disorder, be on the lookout for symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n