{"id":2181,"date":"2022-09-22T08:16:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T13:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmjpaincenter.com\/?p=2181"},"modified":"2024-04-01T06:50:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T11:50:36","slug":"impact-of-tmj-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tmjpaincenter.com\/blog\/children\/impact-of-tmj-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact of TMJ in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
When thinking about TMJ treatment, most people tend to think of it as an \u201cadult issue.\u201d However, it is extremely beneficial to try and identify these issues at a younger age, if possible. The sooner treatment starts<\/a>, the more you can avoid problems later in life.\u00a0The impact of TMJ in children can hinder their development and stay with them as they grow up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For many who get treated for TMJ, it is evident that they have had the issue for decades. This is shown in x-rays, where the bones will shift over time and the joints will change shape. Because they have been sitting incorrectly for so long, it is easy to identify that TMJ has been present.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n