TMJ

Millions of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain, such as jaw pain, headaches or earaches.  The source of these aches and pains may be related to one or both of the temporomandibular (TM) joints.  Located on each side of the head, these joints work together, with a complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones, to make different movements for chewing and speaking.  Here are some little know facts about this disorder. 1.  TMJ is the body part, not the disorder A common mistake that people make is referring to TMJ as the disorder itself.  But the truth is, every person should have a TMJ.  This is known as the temporomandibular joint, or the joint that attaches the mandible to the skull.  The correct way to refer to the …