Temporomandibular disorders

TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is referred to by this abbreviation. Your temporomandibular joints are situated just in front of your ears on both sides of your face. The TMJs, which help with movements like chewing and speaking, join your lower jawbone to your skull. Injury to the jaw joints or surrounding tissues can result in TMJ disorder.

Temporomandibular joint disorder is referred to as TMD. Any TMJ problem is meant by this. The phrases TMJ and TMD are frequently used interchangeably. When the muscles and ligaments surrounding your jaw joints experience inflammation or irritation, TMJ dysfunction develops. Pain from the condition could be mild or severe, and it could be acute or chronic.