TMD

Jaw pain affects millions of people across the United States. One of the common causes of jaw pain is temporomandibular joint dysfunction, known as TMD or TMJ disorder. TMD can affect people of all ages and background, but women are twice as likely to suffer from TMD, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial

Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMD, is a condition that affects the jaw, ear, throat and neck. TMD mainly impacts the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. In the past, TMD was referred to as TMJ, referencing the joint. TMD causes pain and tenderness in the face and jaw area. You

Jaw pain can be so unbearable that it impacts your work, sleep, and overall quality of life. In some cases, this pain might be temporary, but you may find that the condition has become persistent. If not addressed, your symptoms can worsen and potentially lead to some long-term effects that are even more unpleasant. What

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a joint which works much like a sliding hinge would, and there is a TMJ on each side of your jaw which connects the jawbone to the rest of the skull. This joint is essential in allowing you to chew food, talk in a normal conversation, and yawn when you’re