{"id":465,"date":"2025-08-14T22:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T22:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/?p=465"},"modified":"2025-09-25T22:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T22:19:09","slug":"tmd-frequent-migraines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/14\/tmd-frequent-migraines\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent Migraines? TMD Might Be the Culprit!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you experience frequent migraines? This can make it challenging, or even impossible to complete normal daily tasks. While there are many different causes of migraines, one common one that is often overlooks is TMJ disorder. Continue reading to learn more about TMJ disorder<\/a> (TMD), its connection to migraines, and what you can do to prevent them from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. It helps you to open your mouth to speak and chew your food. However, when this joint isn\u2019t working properly, it can lead to popping, pain, discomfort, and various other symptoms. It is estimated that between 5% and 12% of adults have this dysfunction, and women are twice as likely to develop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does TMJ Disorder Result in Migraines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMJ disorder can cause pain that spreads to your ears, neck, and head. However, for some patients, TMJ disorder can result in migraine headaches. This is even more likely if you have history of migraines. These migraines are often described as severe, throbbing, and stronger on one side of the head. They can also be followed by nausea or vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can TMJ Disorder Be Addressed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there are various ways that you can reduce symptoms of TMJ disorder. Here are some of the ways that you can see relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n