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What is TMJ?
Do you wonder what is TMJ? Do you feel you might possibly have problems with TMJ? Dr. Fred Simonton is experienced in the field of understanding and explaining exactly what TMJ is, and how it can be treated.
TMJ refers to a variety of medical and dental conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint, or jaw joint. The temporomandibular joint includes the muscles that move the jaw as well as the tissues where the lower jaw connects to the skull. A small disc of cartilage separates the jaw bones allowing the mandible to slide easily every time you move it.
You can locate the TMJ joint by putting your finger on the triangular structure in front of your ear and then moving your finger slightly forward. The temporomandibular joint is one of the most active and complex joints in the human body. This joint is used every time you chew, talk, and swallow, making it one of the most frequently used of all joints in the body.
TMJ problems are often painful and can seriously impair the functions and sensations of the face, jaw, mouth, ears, neck, and shoulders.
For more information regarding what is TMJ, contact Dr. Fred Simonton today.
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