{"id":723,"date":"2015-11-12T16:56:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T22:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=723"},"modified":"2015-11-11T16:59:52","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T22:59:52","slug":"does-pregnancy-make-tmj-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/does-pregnancy-make-tmj-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Does pregnancy make TMJ worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been a TMJ sufferer for many years. After numerous doctors and treatments I felt I had the pain management under control. Now, I am pregnant and I&#8217;m having constant TMJ pain. Does pregnancy make TMJ worse? &#8212; Amy in Texas<\/p>\n<p>Amy,<br \/>\nDealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-dentist.html\">TMJ<\/a> is tough, especially during pregnancy. Women with preexisting pain conditions like temporomandibular joint disorder often report experiencing more pain flare-ups during pregnancy. While a specific link between pregnancy and TMJ hasn&#8217;t been found there are some possible causes of increased pain during pregnancy. Pregnancy is usually a happy time, however, anyone who has been pregnant knows that pregnancy automatically comes with increased stress &#8212; which leads to clenching and grinding of teeth, and that can cause headaches, jaw pain, and tooth damage. In addition, your body drains resources to nourish the baby. A large amount of vitamins and minerals go to the baby&#8217;s development, which could make mom deficient. Certain mineral deficiencies such as calcium and magnesium can cause TMJ flare ups. That&#8217;s why its even more important to eat right and take your prenatal vitamins. Another reason you may experience extra TMJ pain during pregnancy is the ever changing center of gravity. As your body grows and expands, your body may adapt by changing your posture. Posture changes can definitely be related to increased TMJ pain.<\/p>\n<p>You may find your TMJ pain decreases after the baby is born, or even as your pregnancy progresses and your body adapts. Both ice and heat work well at home. Massages can be useful for temporary and transitory TMJ. If home care doesn&#8217;t help alleviate some discomfort, make sure you make an appointment with your dentist.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/\">New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/best-dentist-in-new-orleans.html\">best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been a TMJ sufferer for many years. After numerous doctors and treatments I felt I had the pain management under control. Now, I am pregnant and I&#8217;m having constant TMJ pain. 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