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Dentists use various terms to describe the same disorder.
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joints, which are the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull. When the joints are out of place serious problems can arise. Because the nerves and muscles in this area are so complex, when these muscles are in spasm, the problems can be far-reaching. The primary problem can be in the joints themselves, the muscles of the face and jaw, or a combination of these. Because the symptoms masquerade as so many other conditions, many people travel from doctor to doctor in search of a cure.