Tag: temporomandibular joint

TMJ or Temporomandibular joint is a joint we use all the time. It is a type of joint responsibility for the movement of jaw allowing us to talk, chew, yawn, and laugh. TMJ is normally flexible and doesn’t create or give any uncomfortable feeling when it functions unless there’s a notable jaw joint pain or temporomandibular joint disorder that exists. We have two TMJs, one on each side of the jaw. Like any other joint pain like arthritis, we experience in the lower part of the body, TMJ can also suffer from such injuries. These injuries may cause pain and discomfort in the jaw, mouth, and neck area that needs an immediate check-up from a dentist or medical doctor. What Causes Jaw Joint Pain or TMJ Disorder? The reason for a TMJ disorder varies but in most cases, the cause is unknown. S...