Jaw pain can be a real, well, pain in the neck (or the face, as it were)! The truth is, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD) affects millions of people, and yet it remains a misunderstood and often underdiagnosed condition. If you have been experiencing discomfort or reduced mobility in your jaw, it might be...
Patients should get TMJ pain checked out by a dentist right away in order to find relief as soon as possible.
Suffering from a TMJ disorder? TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is a sliding hinge that connects the jaw to the skull. This joint is responsible for the jaw's ability to open, close and function. When it becomes compromised, the result is a TMJ disorder, which induces discomfort and difficulty eating, speaking and even...