Don’t be one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from TMJ and struggle daily with pain, jaw stiffness, sore shoulders and intense headaches, never knowing that a visit to the Orthodontist could solve all of these problems! Orthodontics is one effective approach often used with TMJ disorder. If your TMJ is caused by misalignment or bite problems, braces can be used to move your teeth back into the proper position. Once your teeth are positioned correctly, the TMJ will also shift back into its optimal alignment.