Who gets TMJ?
A- TMJ is diagnosed more frequently in certain demographic groups. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health reports that there are over 10 million people in the US who have symptoms of TMJ problems at any given time. A large majority are females between the ages of puberty and menopause. The greater prevalence of TMJ problems in women during child-bearing years suggests a need for research examining the influence of gender-specific hormones on temporomandibular joint structure and function.
