{"id":212,"date":"2022-11-11T21:22:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2022-11-15T21:22:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T21:22:58","slug":"best-foods-for-tmj-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-tmj-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best and Worst Foods for People with a TMJ Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you have a TMJ disorder<\/a>, navigating the culinary world can become a challenge. You want things that taste good but won\u2019t cause a flare-up. If you\u2019ve just been diagnosed with the condition, you might still be figuring out which foods can cause problems. Fortunately, there are plenty of appetizing dishes that will work for people with jaw problems. This guide will be able to tell you which foods are the best (and which are the worst) for your TMJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Kind of Food Should I Have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, you want foods that aren\u2019t going to be that difficult to chew. Smoothies and purees can do wonders, but if you\u2019re looking for something more solid, there are plenty of options to choose from. Baked vegetables, roasted salmon, and mashed potatoes are all examples of food that taste great but won\u2019t cause a flare-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-inflammatory foods can also be great choices for people with a TMJ disorder, as they can bring down swelling along the jaw. Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, and beans can mitigate some of your TMJ disorder\u2019s more painful symptoms. Turmeric and ginger also have anti-inflammatory properties, so try experimenting with those as seasonings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Foods Should I Avoid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foods that are tough on your teeth and jaw are much more likely to cause a TMJ flare-up. Here are a few examples to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n