As a patient advocate organization dedicated to empowering individuals grappling with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ), we at TMJ.org were deeply moved by the recent exposé published jointly by KFF Health News and CBS News, titled “The Horrors of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, and Futile Treatments.”
The poignant narratives shared within the article shed light on the harrowing experiences of TMJ patients across different corners of the United States. From Maine to California to New York, individuals afflicted with TMJ have endured unimaginable suffering and undergone countless surgeries in pursuit of relief from chronic pain and dysfunction….
Our mission is to improve the quality of health care and lives of everyone affected by Temporomandibular Disorders.