Have you noticed that your jaw frequently feels sore or swollen without any obvious cause, or do you wake up in the morning more tired than when you drifted off the evening prior? If so, you might have developed a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder.
This condition occurs when the joints that anchor your jawbone to your skull, your TMJ, become misaligned or overworked. This can cause aches and inflammation that will likely worsen the longer you wait to contact your dentist. With that in mind, continue reading to learn about 3 potential consequences of untreated TMJ disorders!
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