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What You Need To Know About Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Posted on 4/25/2022 by Dr. Michael Allard
The temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TJD, refers to a condition that mainly affects the ligaments and jaw joints together with adjoining muscles. The condition is chronic or acute and may lead to severe or mild pain in most cases. What Causes Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? The temporomandibular joint disorder has many causes, such as physical injuries, autoimmune diseases, clenching or grinding teeth while sleeping, joint arthritis, acute trauma, infections, disc dislocation between socket joint and ball, dental surgery, and stress. Besides, things like hormonal,... Read more...