According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, TMJ disorder is a chronic condition that impacts between five and 12 percent of the population. However, this condition is more prevalent in younger patients. Your temporomandibular joints are what connects your jawbone to your skull, and when they’re not working properly, that can make it uncomfortable completing daily tasks such as eating or speaking. Read on to learn what symptoms to look out for and how you can get this painful condition treated.
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