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\"TMJ,

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Many of our patients experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction. It can be debilitating, chronic, and can significantly affect quality of life. Eating some of your favorite foods can become painful and limited. TMJ pain can radiate into the neck and even cause headaches. <\/span>Often, it can feel that TMJ problems will never go away. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, what is TMJ?<\/h2>\n

The temporomandibular joint, or jaw joint, is a synovial joint. It allows the complex movements necessary for life, such as eating, speech, and breathing {1}. The system is made up of the TMJ, teeth, and associated soft tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n

TMJ Disorders and Pain<\/b><\/h3>\n

TMJ disorders can lead to pain in the jaw and surrounding areas. Minor TMJ discomfort will usually go away on its own. However, this little joint can cause BIG problems if not treated. It can become difficult to do certain movements with your mouth, which can affect eating, breathing and sleeping and occasionally be a constant pain that can affect your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

TMJ disorders can present with the following:<\/b><\/h3>\n