What is TMJ?
TMJ is the acronym (or shortening) of the term: temporomandibular joint. It’s commonly used to refer to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) that people suffer from in the jaw, caused by malfunction of this joint. For all extents and purposes, most people and doctors simply refer to it as TMJ. The temporomandibular joint is a joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone in the skull. The joint enables control up of the upper and lower movements of the jaw, allowing it to move superfluously and enabling speaking, yawning and other jaw movements. When this joint becomes inflamed, or is defective, a number of symptoms can occur that can cause serious discomfort in patients.
