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      • TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
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  2. Dec 28, 2018 · The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.

  3. Nov 7, 2023 · TMJ disorder can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and muscles. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for TMJ disorder in this comprehensive guide.

  4. Dec 28, 2018 · Press on areas around your jaw to identify sites of pain or discomfort. If your doctor or dentist suspects a problem, you may need: Dental X-rays to examine your teeth and jaw. CT scan to provide detailed images of the bones involved in the joint. MRI to reveal problems with the joint's disk or surrounding soft tissue.

  5. May 15, 2023 · TMJ dysfunction (TMD) causes pain and inflammation in your jaw joints. TMJ treatments include medication, mouth guards, physical therapy and oral surgery.

  6. Dec 12, 2020 · Temporomandibular disorders are problems affecting the jaw joint and the muscles and other tissues around the jaw joint. These disorders usually cause pain or reduced movement of the jaw, and sometimes sounds such as clicking or grating of the jaw joint.

  7. May 31, 2017 · What are TMJ disorders? Causes. Symptoms. Treatment. Outlook. TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw. They can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of how...

  8. The term temporomandibular disorders is an umbrella term for a group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions that involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the masticatory muscles, and all associated structures.

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