
05/30/2024
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With Spring well and truly here, many people are thinking about their allergies rather than their TMJ symptoms. But did you know that allergies and allergic reactions can have a significant effect on TMJ symptoms?
TMJ Dysfunction & Allergies both have similar symptoms:
* Facial pain
* Earaches
* Headaches
* Dizziness
TMJ Dysfunction and allergies are sometimes so similar that people mistakenly think that because it’s Spring, it must be allergies causing discomfort. But the two can also be present at the same time. When this happens, allergy symptoms like sneezing and sinus congestion can make TMJ pain worse.
Breathing through the mouth may lead to soreness and jaw alignment problems. Some TMJ disorder sufferers may grind or clench their teeth more than normal at this time. Congestion & Sinusitis can also be a contributor to headaches. Earaches are another allergy symptom that can mimic TMJ pain. Did you know that the temporomandibular joint is connected to the front of the ear canal? When it swells, the pressure from an earache may manifest as discomfort in the TMJ as well.