What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is when the temporomandibular joint, a ball-and-socket joint that connects your lower jaw and skull, is displaced or not functioning properly. Often referred to as simply TMD or TMJ, it results in a misaligned jaw, which causes additional stress on other nerves and muscles. What Symptoms are Associated With TMD? Your temporomandibular joint affects every minute jaw movement. If it’s displaced, your entire health is compromised. Common symptoms of TMD are: • Insomnia • Painful and loose teeth • Headaches upon waking • An unrelenting earache or ringing in your ears • Your jaw clicks, pops and locks often • Pain behind the ears • Chronic migraines Unfortunately, these symptoms are brushed away with a Tylenol, or to a specialist who misdiagnosis the condition. Most people don’t even think to relay their chronic pain concerns to their dentist, which is why so many of the 40 million Americans suffering from TMD go untreated. What Causes Temporomandibular Join
