Just like any other joint, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is vulnerable to trauma or a fracture. Blunt force may injure/break/dislocate the TMJ directly; or, the muscles around the TMJ can become injured, which puts additional stress on the TMJ. In either scenario, the trauma to the TMJ may eventually lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). […]

Several factors can cause disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the hinged joint in the jaw that allows us to open and close our mouths. One possible cause of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is poor posture. To help correct bad posture and thus help prevent TMD, the team at Headache and TMJ Center of New […]