TMJ disorder is well-known for causing chronic pain in the jaw. However, the discomfort isn’t the only potential effect that the condition can have. Research has shown that TMJ disorder can potentially contribute to sleep problems – most notably sleep apnea. Before you get the treatment you need, it’s worth taking the time to learn more about how TMJ disorder and sleep apnea can be connected.

As the years and decades pass, it is common for people to experience hearing difficulties. Quite a few people even have to deal with a persistent ringing in their ears, which is otherwise known as tinnitus. But did you know that tinnitus is not always related to hearing loss? It might indicate that you have TMJ disorder (TMD), a condition that afflicts the jaw joints. This blog post explores the connection between these issues.