If you live with frequent jaw pain, simple tasks can be difficult, like chewing, yawning, or opening your mouth to take a big bite of a juicy hamburger. A temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can significantly affect your quality of life. However, you might be surprised to learn that it can also affect your sleep. With 44 million Americans having a variant of a TMJ disorder, here’s what you need to know about its effects on getting a good night’s rest.

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Is it difficult to open your mouth from stiffness or pain? Maybe your jaw clicks or pops when you move it? You might have a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located on either side of your face, connecting your jaw to your skull. If the joints function incorrectly, your jaw can be stiff or tender. Simple tasks, like chewing or yawning, can be difficult or painful. Don’t worry, here are the solutions you need to treat a TMJ disorder.

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