{"id":125,"date":"2018-10-08T15:57:01","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T15:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2018-11-08T15:57:08","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T15:57:08","slug":"tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Ignore It! 5 Ways TMJ Can Hurt Your Job Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanHave you been experiencing pain in the joint that opens and closes your jaw? If so, then you could be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, a condition that over 20 million Americans have a form of. Your local dentist says if you have symptoms of this condition, they shouldn\u2019t be ignored, and you should seek treatment<\/a>. Learn how TMJ disorder can negatively impact your job performance if not addressed.<\/p>\n

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What is the TMJ?<\/h2>\n

The TMJ is the area that opens the upper and lower jaw. This dynamic joint complex also moves the jaw through several other planes of motion. It is this versatility that also makes the joint more susceptible to wear. When it becomes worn, there can be inflammation, irritation, pain and limited range of motion.<\/p>\n

If these signs are ignored, it doesn\u2019t just compromise your health; it can also put your job in jeopardy.<\/p>\n

Issue #1 \u2013 Decreased Productivity and Attendance<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s an old saying that states, \u201cEighty percent of success is showing up.\u201d When you have nagging jaw pain that needs to be treated, it\u2019s a lot harder to show up every day to work. Then, when you\u2019re there, it can hinder your productivity.<\/p>\n

Issue #2 \u2013 Decreased Performance<\/h2>\n

Not only does lingering jaw pain contribute to absences and early exits from work; it can also harm your job performance. It\u2019s difficult to concentrate and focus when you\u2019re in pain. This invites the opportunity to make more uncharacteristic mistakes.<\/p>\n

Issue #3 \u2013 Social Anxiety<\/h2>\n

Continuous pain that isn\u2019t resolved can lead to the following:<\/p>\n