Your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, involves the joints on either side of your head that connect the lower jaw (the mandible) to the skull. It is a somewhat complex joint in that it must be able to hinge open and shut, as well as slide from side to side in order for us to use it for tasks like talking, chewing, and yawning.

A problem with the way the TMJ functions can cause a variety of symptoms. A TMJ disorder can cause:

• Jaw pain or tenderness that can radiate into the neck and face
• A clicking or popping noise when you open and/or shut the jaw
• Earaches
• Grinding of the teeth
• Discomfort while chewing or speaking

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