Unlocking the

Mystery:
Understanding
TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge that
connects your jawbone to your
skull.
We don’t know for certain how many people
have TMJ disorders, but some estimates suggest
that over 10 million Americans are affected.
Source - nidcr.nih.gov
There Are Three Main Classes Of TMDs:

 Disorders of the joints, including disc

disorders.

 Disorders of the muscles used for chewing

(masticatory muscles).

 Headaches associated with a TMD.

Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorders

 Pain or soreness of your jaw

 Constant pain in one or both of the

temporomandibular joints

 Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing

 Aching facial pain

 Factors That May Increase The Risk Of
Developing TMJ Disorders

 Various types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis

and osteoarthritis

 Long-term (chronic) grinding or clenching of teeth

 Particular connective tissue diseases

 Patients with other chronic inflammatory arthritis

 People with badly positioned teeth or jaw trauma

 Treatment for TMJ Disorders

 Eat soft foods.

 Reduce habits such as jaw clenching, gum chewing, or

nail biting.

 Apply heat or cold to the face in combination with

exercises to gently stretch and strengthen the jaw
muscles.

 Dr. Kanwar Kelley is located at Orinda California and

if you need treatment for TMJ Disorders, don’t
hesitate to make an appointment (925) 254-6710.
Source of Data –

https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-12/tmj-diso
rders.pdf
https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/tmd
https://sigma.health/services/tmj-disorders/