{"id":713,"date":"2025-03-25T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/?p=713"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:43:02","slug":"tmj-best-and-worst-foods-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/tmj-best-and-worst-foods-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Careful While Chewing: Which Foods to Eat & Avoid When Dealing with TMJ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ<\/a>) disorder or TMD is a serious condition that can have a debilitating effect on your daily life. Whether you experience difficulty opening your mouth to chew, jaw popping and clicking, or extreme oral fatigue, these symptoms can intensify over time, making it hard to know what you should and shouldn\u2019t eat. Keep reading to discover which foods can cause additional pain and which ones can alleviate soreness and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Chronic jaw pain can occur as a result of facial trauma, stress, teeth grinding and clenching, an uneven bite, or overworked muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) will become inflamed, which can lead to pain radiating throughout the jaw, head, and neck. This is often the reason many patients develop headaches \u2013 a common symptom associated with TMJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each time a person opens their mouth to try and eat, the jaw may click, pop, or even become locked. As a result, enjoying certain foods can sometimes feel impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food & TMJ: Which Ones Should You Choose & Avoid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to determining which food options will make living with TMJ symptoms more manageable, it\u2019s best to consider the following dos and don\u2019ts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods to Stay Away From<\/h3>\n\n\n\n