The temporomandibular joints, or the TMJs, are the joints in front of the ears, on both sides of the head. The TMJ joints connect to the skull and enable movement for speaking, chewing, and yawning. TMJ disorder occurs when something irritates or damages the joint and the surrounding nerves and soft tissues. TMJ disorder symptoms

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Have you ever woken up in the morning and had difficulty opening your jaw all the way? Do you frequently get headaches? Does chewing gum cause ear or jaw pain? You may be suffering from a condition known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. This jaw condition affects roughly 10 million Americans and is typically diagnosed in

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Waking up with a painful earache or a migraine that just won’t go away are two very common symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) causes a lot of discomfort for those affected and can rattle the minds of those who unknowingly have this disorder. Two joints connect your lower jawbone to each

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