The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the mandibular condyle which is the lower jaw to the glenoid fossa in the skull. The lower jaw's mobility is controlled by it. One aspect of the chewing and jaw movement's health is its stability. A harmonious relationship between the teeth, muscles, and joints characterizes a healthy system.

Individuals undergoing whole-mouth rehabilitation or dental filling must preserve the balance of their teeth, muscles, and joints. The contacts of the upper and lower teeth at a preexisting location are to be preserved. To make sure there are no issues when the therapy is finished, it is crucial to confirm this relationship at every stage.

Due to the unnatural stress, the muscles are under, a long-standing imbalance in the occlusion may cause headaches, neck aches, or shoulder pain. The joint is stressed and prevented from returning to its resting position when the occlusion is not in its balanced position. As a result, the muscles get stretched, which can lead to symptoms like shoulder, neck, or head pain.

To ease the symptoms and realign the TMJ, it is critical to rule out the reason for the imbalance and treat it. 

A new restoration's occlusion can be adjusted to alleviate a stiff neck. When treating a single tooth restoration, selective grinding may be an option. Screening your teeth contact and bite posture from the baseline is helpful.

If a person needs to rectify a bite that has been affected by tooth angulation or position, they may consider orthodontic treatment choices. If all that is needed is an occlusal correction, then that should be done along with every treatment option exercise for TMJ should be followed.

If left untreated, TMJ pain can worsen and even result in neuromuscular issues. Consequently, a proper evaluation of the cause of the discomfort must be ruled out. The appropriate treatment should next come after this. Any discomfort in the head, neck, or shoulders should also be taken into account as potentially being referred pain from dental issues.