Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. Problems with your jaw in the muscles of your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders. TMJ disorders can affect your jaws range of motion while talking, chewing, and yawning. If you’ve been diagnosed with a TMJ disorder, Dr. Keith Rudolph, DDS recommends adjusting your diet to avoid certain foods that might worsen the condition.
Hard vegetables like carrots and celery can also cause pain in the jaw because of the intensity with which you need to bite down on them. Crunchy foods, including popcorn, chips, and other salty snack foods may also be too difficult to chew when you have a TMJ disorder. Other types of food to avoid include chewy snacks, fatty foods, and foods that are cut into large pieces. To summarize, any type of food that allows you to open your mouth wide or chew for long periods of time may aggravate your TMJ. Instead, we recommend incorporating more soft foods into your diet, such as cooked veggies, soft bread, and yogurt.
If you notice yourself experiencing jaw pain, or hear a clicking sound when you chew, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.drkeithrudolph.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith Rudolph, DDS in Fairfield, CT, call 203-254-9533.
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