TMJ Disorder: What Is It and What Are the Most Common Symptoms?
The temporomandibular joint is an essential part connecting the jaw and the skull bones of the temporal. It acts as a hinge and helps your jaw to move on all four sides (up, down, left, and right). You can do the activities of eating, chewing, talking, yawning, etc because of the temporomandibular joint. The issues related to the jaw and muscles in this area are termed temporomandibular disorders (TMD) or TMJ Disorders. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is caused due to problems in the jaw muscles or the parts in the joints such as disk or cartilage. The erosion, misalignment, injury, arthritis, heavy blow, tense muscles due to stress, etc can cause TMD. Other things such as the habit of clenching the teeth or grinding them can be the reasons for TMD. It can also be due to genetics or connective tissue diseases. Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder It can cause pain and swell on the single side or both sides of the face. The pain may occur in ot...