Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) are common but are more common in women than men. TMJ disorders impact the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw and can be difficult to diagnose.
Key takeaways:
- The TMJ connects the lower jaw and the bone on the side of the skull.
- Symptoms of TMJ disorders include restricted jaw movement, pain and popping or clicking sounds.
- Treatment involves reducing jaw movements by eating soft foods and gentle exercises and massages.
Your dentist might recommend surgery, a mouth guard for teeth or steroid injections.
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