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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Also called: Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, TMJ syndrome 

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause

• Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
• Stiff jaw muscles
• Limited movement or locking of the jaw
• Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
• A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together

Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Bruxism
• TMJ disorders

Related Topics

• Mouth and Teeth

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Temporomandibular Joint, Closed

05/22/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research -

Temporomandibular Joint, Open

05/22/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research -