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The TMD disorder is becoming a matter of concern all around the world. The problem regarding TMJ or the Temporomandibular Joint which joins the jaw and the temporal bone that is present in the skull. The frontal end of the skull is connected to the jaw bone to ensure the free (up and down or side to side) movement of the jaw. This is the joint that initiates and regulates chewing, yawning, Talking and other facial movements. Any kind of problems related to the jaw joint or the facial muscles is known as the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder which is generally known as TMJ or TMD.
The causes of this TMD disorder are mainly any injury in the jaw line area, arthritis and sometimes even due to the excessive pressure that is unnecessarily given while Clenching Teeth unnecessarily or while chewing. The excessive pressure causes the cushion to corrode away and that is why this disorder occurs. But this disorder is definitely new to the generation and opting for its cure is only possible when the signs and symptoms are detected in its early stage. So let us discuss the symptoms elaborately:
They are:
It is always advised to consult a TMJ Dentist and take their expert advice. While sometimes home remedies such as some over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs might work but most of the time but seeing a dentist is always a better option. The dentist might give you Botox injections when the case reaches to an extreme condition and in the initial stage, certain physical ways and dental splints will work. But when the cases reach to the extreme state, then surgery is the only way out.