What is TMJ

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

It is pain or strain of the muscles of the head and neck which refer pain to the jaw joint. Occasionally it is a TMJ or jaw joint damaged by trauma of some sort. The muscles hurt and refer pain. The cause of the disease is poor posture resulting in the soreness of the muscles of the head and neck and trauma. An incorrect bite can be a trigger for the problem.

About Dr. Charles M. Hulsey

Dr. Hulsey is the founder of the Holistic Dental Association and a Board Certified San Diego Orthodontist treating patients in his three busy offices located in Rancho Bernardo, La Mesa and Ramona. For additional info, please visit our main website at LeadingEdgeOrtho.com.
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