The Orofacial Pain Center
Phone: 773.873.OFPC
Frequently Asked Questions:
Nerve Disorders
Q: I have TMJ. What does that mean? A: TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw to your skull. There can be pain and dysfunction resulting from disorders related to either or both TMJ. These symptoms are collectively referred to as TMJ disorders (TMJD or TMD) and can be caused by various factors.
Q: I have TMJ. What does that mean? A: TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw to your skull. There can be pain and dysfunction resulting from disorders related to either or both TMJ. These symptoms are collectively referred to as TMJ disorders (TMJD or TMD) and can be caused by various factors.
Q: I have TMJ. What does that mean? A: TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw to your skull. There can be pain and dysfunction resulting from disorders related to either or both TMJ. These symptoms are collectively referred to as TMJ disorders (TMJD or TMD) and can be caused by various factors.