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Are you experiencing jaw pain? TMJ dysfunction may be the cause.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have trouble opening your mouth to eat or yawn? Do you hear a popping sound when you open or close your mouth? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you could have TMJ dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ dysfunction is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that with physical therapy, your jaw pain can become a thing of the past! Make an appointment<\/a><\/strong> with one of our experienced physical therapists by calling D&D Sports Med & Physical Therapy in Denton<\/a>, Sanger<\/a> or Aubrey, TX<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do I know if I have TMJ dysfunction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A doctor or dentist is usually the one who diagnoses TMJ dysfunction. Our physical therapists, however, can examine your medical history and administer tests to determine whether TMJ dysfunction is the source of your pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth misalignment, gum chewing, arthritis, teeth grinding, or jaw injury are all common causes of TMJ pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of TMJ disorder include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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