A TMJ is a jaw joint. The letters are an abbreviation for temporomandibular joint. This is where your cranium connects with your lower jaw.
You have a TMJ on either side of your head because you need to be able to move your jaw. In order to open your mouth, speak, chew, laugh, sing, move your jaw from side to side, etc., you require the joint!
TMJ disorder is a functional problem, which means the way your mouth is working is not quite right. Your TMJ or both TMJs are not functioning as well as they could. They may be damaged, strained, inflamed, or otherwise.
If you experience tenderness in the area of your TMJ, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, and other related symptoms, you might suffer from TMJ disorder. The only way to find out for sure is to visit us. If so, we can offer treatment.
No. If you are suffering from TMJ disorder, you will need to wear a mouthguard when you’re sleeping. Pretty simple stuff. It will take the stress off of that joint for improvement and to prevent additional damage.
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