Temporomandibular Joints And Its Musculoskelatal Disorders

Temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull which are in front of each ear. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side so you can talk chew and yawn. Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). MD often causes severe pain and discomfort. It can be temporary or last many years. It might affect one or both sides of your face. More women than men have it and it’s most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40