TMJ Syndrome: What Is It and How Can You Prevent Symptoms?
What Is TMJ/TMD?
When people hear the acronym TMJ, they often believe it refers to a disorder. However, TMJ actually names the joint impacted by a disorder — the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge joint that connects the jawbone to the skull.
Disorders of this joint are called TMD, which stands for temporomandibular disorders.