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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), responsible for connecting the jaw to the skull and allowing movements such as opening and closing the mouth, chewing and speaking. Although often associated only with “clicking” in the jaw, TMD may present through pain, muscle tension, limited movement and even frequent headaches. It is common for patients to search online with questions such as “how to treat TMD”, in an attempt t

Headaches are one of the most common complaints in medical consultations and can have a wide variety of causes. One of the lesser-known, yet increasingly frequent, origins is dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the structure responsible for connecting the jaw to the skull. When there is imbalance in this joint, or in the muscles surrounding it, it is common for pain to radiate to the head, neck, and even the face. Understanding this relationship is essential to

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the human body, connecting the jaw to the skull and enabling essential functions such as speaking, chewing, and yawning. When this joint does not function correctly, TMJ dysfunction can occur – a problem that affects thousands of people and can seriously compromise quality of life.