What is Temporomandibular Joint?

Temporomandibular joint and muscle issues, normally called "TMJ," are a gathering of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw development. We don't know for certain the number of individuals have TMJ issues; however a few appraisals recommend that more than 10 million Americans are influenced. The condition seems, by all accounts, to be more normal in women than men.

The temporomandibular joint associates the lower jaw, called the mandible, deep down at the side of the head—the transient bone. If you place your fingers just in front of your ears and open your mouth, you can feel the joints. Since these joints are adaptable, the jaw can drop flawlessly all over and side to side, empowering us to talk, bite and yawn. Muscles connected to and encompassing the jaw joint controls its position and development.

Symptoms

• Radiating pain in the face, jaw, or neck.
• Jaw muscle stiffness.
• Limited movement or locking of the jaw.
• A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.

Treatments

• Applying ice packs.
• Practicing gentle jaw stretching and relaxing exercises.
• For many people with TMJ disorders, shortterm use of over-the-counter pain medicines or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Stabilization splints are the most widely used treatments for TMJ disorders.
• Botox injections can actually help alleviate some health problems and have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain disorders.

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Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management