{"id":351,"date":"2024-11-20T20:44:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/?p=351"},"modified":"2024-11-20T20:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:44:06","slug":"tmj-disorder-and-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/tmj-disorder-and-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can TMJ Disorder Affect Your Speech?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you hear the term \u201cTMJ disorder<\/a>\u201d, what comes to mind? Many people think of the more obvious symptoms, such as chronic jaw pain. However, some consequences of the condition aren\u2019t quite as well known. For example, in particularly serious cases, TMJ disorder can affect the way you talk! Here\u2019s a closer look at how TMJ disorder and speech impairments can potentially be linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMJ disorder refers to a problem with your temporomandibular joints (TMJs for short). These joints are located on either side of your face and help keep the lower jaw connected to the skull. If the TMJs are injured or exposed to excessive amounts of strain, the result is a TMJ disorder. The condition often causes significant pain, and it can lead to limited movement or periodic locking of the jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can TMJ Disorder Lead to Speech Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the underlying cause and severity of your TMJ disorder, it could potentially affect your speech in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n