What is the Link Between TMJ Disorder and Sleep Apnea?

October 27, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drfedosky @ 5:25 am
Man with TMJ and sleep apnea rubbing jaw in bed

If you often experience facial soreness or occasionally have trouble opening and closing your mouth, you might have a problem with the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) that connects your lower jaw to the rest of your skull. A TMJ disorder can occur for any number of reasons, but you might be surprised to learn that in many cases, it’s connected to a sleep disorder. The following post explores the often-overlooked connection between TMJ and sleep apnea.

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