{"id":428,"date":"2026-01-20T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/?p=428"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:18:43","slug":"best-foods-for-tmj-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-tmj-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sort of Foods Should You Eat When You Have a TMJ Disorder?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re currently trying to get a TMJ disorder<\/a> under control, you need to be very careful when it comes to your diet. Trying to chew certain kinds of foods could ultimately make your existing jaw pain even worse. At the same time, however, you need to make sure that your diet is still varied enough to give your body the nutrition it needs. Are you trying to figure out what you should or shouldn\u2019t eat with a TMJ disorder? Here\u2019s a brief overview of what your diet should look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Foods to Stay Away From When You Have a TMJ Disorder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A TMJ disorder occurs when the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) responsible for moving your lower jaw are overworked or injured. You therefore should make a point of avoiding foods that force the jaw joints to work harder than necessary. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n