The acronyms TMJ and TMD are often used interchangeably to describe a disorder of the joint of the jawbones. They are abbreviations for temporomandibular joint, the hinge connecting the jaw and the temporal bones of the skull, just in front of the ears, and temporomandibular disorders, the medical condition that affects the movement of the jaw from side to side or up and down. Temporomandibular disorder can affect men or women, most commonly occurring in patients between 20 and 40 years of age. For many years, the cause of TMD was vague; however, scientific research has shown that a primary … Read Full Article
