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    • Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders (TMJDs)
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    • Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs) refer to a complex and poorly understood set of conditions that can cause pain in the area of the jaw joint and associated muscles and/or problems using the jaw. Both or just one of the TM joints may be affected. TMJDs can affect a person's ability to speak, eat, chew, swallow, make facial expressions, and even breathe.

    This section reflects the current state of knowledge regarding the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and science of TMJDs.