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TMJ

TMJ is more properly known as TMD, or Temporomandibular Disorder. TMJ is a disorder of the jaw that often causes headaches and other discomforts. 

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Over time, the initials TMJ have become associated with the condition that many people do not even realize the difference. Signs of TMJ are as follows: 

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  • Pain or tenderness of your jaw.

  • Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints.

  • Aching pain in and around your ear.

  • Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing.

  • Aching facial pain.

  • Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.

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