Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), also known as TMJ, is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. It can cause a range of symptoms, including jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and difficulty in opening and closing the mouth. In this blog, we will delve into the symptoms, […]
The 411 on TMJ
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is a big word for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: it is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Vanguard Dental […]