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What Causes TMJ Pain? Exploring Jaw Disorders and Treatment

What Causes TMJ Pain

We specialize in treating TMJ-related disorders, especially for patients with dental anxiety, special needs, or complex cases. If you’ve ever felt jaw pain, clicking or popping when you chew, or struggled to open your mouth wide, you may be experiencing issues with your TMJ—the temporomandibular joint. This small but powerful joint connects your jaw to …

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Updated: March 28, 2025

What is TMJ and How Can it Be Treated?

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TMJ refers to a variety of different issues that affect the TM joints, jaw muscles, and facial nerves. However, relief is possible! Temporomandibular disorder, or TMJ, is a condition that millions of Americans suffer from. A person with TMJ may suffer from chronic facial pain, such as jaw pain, earaches, and headaches. This pain source …

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Updated: March 28, 2025