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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint.
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When to seek help
Seek medical help right away if you have severe, sudden, or worsening symptoms, trouble breathing, chest pain, or any symptom that feels life-threatening. This community is for peer support and education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Overview
What are temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)? Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that affect your temporomandibular joints (TMJs). You have two TMJs; one on each side of your jaw. They connect your lower jaw to your skull. TMDs can cause problems in your jaw joint and your muscles that control jaw movement. These problems can include pain, stiffness, and trouble chewing. There are three main types of TMDs: Disorders of your jaw joints Disorders of the muscles you use for chewing Headaches from a TMD Many TMDs last only a short time and go away on their own. However, in some cases they can become chronic (long lasting)
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