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TMJ disorder is the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. Its symptoms include pain and difficulty chewing.

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Is TMJ disorder a symptom of diabetes?

TMJ disorder stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, a medical condition that causes jaw joint to be sore and painful. TMJ disorder is generally not a symptom of diabetes. But the drugs prescribed for TMJ disorder induces diabetes. Corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed for TMJ disorder. These drugs are injected into joint for immediate pain relief. Corticosteroids are very effective when used short-term. However when used long-term (many months to years), they may become less effective and cause serious side effects, one such is diabetes.


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Is TMJ Temporomandibular joint syndrome a medical or dental disorder?

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Why does your jaw click?

You have Tmj disorder (Temporomandibular Joint) , which can be treated by a dentist.


Medically what does the abbreviation TMJ stand for?

The abbreviation TMJ means temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder. This means a patient has a disorder with the muscles used to chew. One should consult a physician for more details.


Would pregnancy cause TMJ?

stress during pregnancy can lead to tempromandibular disorder


What is the difference between tmj and tetanus?

There are nearly no similarities, at all, with the exception of location. Tetanus is a disease that can cramp and lock your jaw muscles, preventing normal eating. TMJ is an abbreviation for your jaw joint, just under your ear. TMJ stands for 'temporo-mandibular joint. When people say, "I have TMJ", they really mean that they have a TMJ disorder which can range from the TMJ popping when the mouth is opened or closed all the way to an actual dislocation of the TMJ when the mouth is opened or closed.


Can tmj cause neck and jaw pain?

Yes, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can cause neck and jaw pain. Dysfunction in the TMJ can lead to muscle tension and discomfort that may radiate to the neck. Managing TMJ symptoms often involves a combination of treatments, including exercises, proper posture, and sometimes splints or mouth guards.


Which muscles are most likely involved in tmj disorder?

If you had to pick an answer which named three muscles, it would be MASSETER, PTERYGOID & TEMPORALIS.


What is the job description of a TMJ doctor?

A TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, affects the jaw, mouth and skull area including the muscles that affect breathing and eating. A TMJ doctor can include both GP skills, specialism in ENT and dentistry in his training.


Can wearing braces can affect if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder?

some times the malocclusion can lead to TMJ proplem is your is due to malocclusion Braces will help you


Can you have tmj in your back?

The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint of the jaw. So no, it is not physically possible to have TMJ in your back.