Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can be caused by a variety of medical problems. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) in front of the ear.
Certain facial muscles that control chewing are also attached to the lower jaw. Problems in this area can cause head and neck pain, tinnitus, vertigo, facial pain, ear pain, headaches, a jaw that is locked in position or difficult to open, problems with biting, and jaw clicking or popping sounds when you bite.
► RECOMMENDED BOOK: Taking Control Of TMJ: Your Total Wellness Program for Recovering from Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Whiplash, Fibromyalgia, and Related Disorders - Robert O. Uppgaard - 2002
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► RECOMMENDED BOOK: Taking Control Of TMJ: Your Total Wellness Program for Recovering from Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Whiplash, Fibromyalgia, and Related Disorders - Robert O. Uppgaard - 2002
► More of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
► MESIAL DRIFT: Our teeth tend to move forwards
► What is TMJ? The Causes of your Jaw Pain
► TMJ: My Jaw Joint Clicks - LESSON 1