{"id":1946,"date":"2024-03-13T13:10:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2024-04-04T13:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T18:12:24","slug":"essential-oils-tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/13\/essential-oils-tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Using Essential Oils Help Relieve My TMJ Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many people turn to home remedies to treat their various aches and pains. While many of these treatments can provide temporary relief, they are usually not effective at resolving the underlying issues of the discomfort. Some people suffering from TMJ disorders turn to essential oils such as lavender or chamomile to ease their pain, but the best way to address these issues is to talk with your dentist about them. Here\u2019s what you should know about using essential oils to treat TMJ pain as well as how your dentist<\/a> can help you with the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are TMJ Disorders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, are the joints connecting your jaw to your skull on either side of your face. These connections are quite complex, and pain or tension can arise due to the bones shifting out of their proper alignments or due to the tissues becoming inflamed. These issues can develop due to stress, injuries, teeth grinding, genetics, and arthritis, and they can include symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n