A team may include a dentist, psychologist, physical therapist, neurologist and other specialists. One of the simplest and most common procedures for treating some of the psychological aspects of this disorder is stress management. While the entire topic is too broad for this article, specific techniques for TMD have been developed and can be tried by anyone. Whenever there is something out of the ordinary to do, stress results. Major life events cause bigger changes, stronger feelings and more stress.
Emotional stress increases physical stress, fatigue and depression.
Sometimes, nervous or depressed feelings are obvious, but they may go unnoticed. The jaw, head, neck muscles are especially prone to becoming tense from stress. This can cause or increase TMD and pain. It can also make treatment and recovery more difficult. Many people find that they are clenching or grinding their teeth, that tension builds around the head or neck, or through the shoulders.