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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Also called: Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, TMJ syndrome
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause
- Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Limited movement or locking of the jaw
- Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
- A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery.
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Overviews
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- TMJ(American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Tooth Problems(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Treatment
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders(National Pain Foundation)
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Prevention/Screening
- Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew?(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Related Issues
- Bruxism/Teeth Grinding(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Equilibration Lessens TMD Pain(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Headaches and Jaw Pain? Check Your Posture!(Academy of General Dentistry)
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TMJ - Another Cause of Headache and Facial Pain(National Headache Foundation)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Effect of botulinum toxin-A in myofascial pain patients with or...
- Article: Craniofacial polyostotic fibrous dysplasia: a case report and review of...
- Article: A pilot whole systems clinical trial of traditional chinese medicine...
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Organizations
- Academy of General Dentistry
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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