TMJ Disorder is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. These joints, the TMJs, sit just in front of your ears. They help you move your lower jaw up and down and side to side. If the joints are misaligned or inflamed, a number of symptoms can occur. These symptoms are very similar to the ones that are related to bruxism! With that, it can be difficult to discern where your symptoms are coming from. Your dentist can help. A thorough consultation and examination can help us better understand your jaw position, the function of your temporomandibular joints, and the condition of your teeth. Through a comprehensive checkup, we hope to be able to accurately identify if your symptoms come from bruxism alone, TMJ alone, or a combination of the two.