You may have heard of TMD or TMJ, but aren’t quite sure exactly what it is. You know it means jaw pain, stiffness, and possibly even a decreased ability to eat or talk. But what exactly is TMJ, and how can it be treated?   What Is TMJ/TMD? Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJ…

If you experience a lot of tension headaches or aching and pain in one or both sides of your jaw, a friend, family member or coworker has likely told you that you have TMJ. Well, yes and no. TMJ is actually the wrong acronym, as it simply stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint…