TMJ- Temporomandibular Joint

The temporomandibular joints or TMJ as it is commonly referred to is the joint where your lower jaw meets the upper jaw, just in front of both the ears is a complex joint, involving both rotation and translation (movement forward). The ligaments and muscles that attach to the TMJ are under considerable strain. Sometimes the stress that is applied to these joints can be overwhelming and you will experience TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction). This can be caused by misalignment of teeth, bite maladjustment,