TMJ disorder
Jaw joint problem
TMJ disorder refers to problems affecting the temporomandibular joint—the hinge connecting the jawbone to the skull.
Symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, difficulty opening the mouth fully, and headaches.
Causes range from teeth grinding to arthritis to jaw injury.
She wore a night guard for her TMJ disorder.
Often shortened to simply TMJ: My TMJ is acting up again.
- clickingMaking short sharp sounds
- poppingShort explosive sound
- teeth grindingInvoluntary jaw clenching
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- clenchingSqueezing tightly shut
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Ache in a molar
dental pain · dental caries · pulpitis · periodontal disease · tooth decay
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