
TMJ Support Group
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment.

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My jaw used to lock when eating, my jaw would lock close for a few minutes at a time. At the time I thought it was permanent, and would panic. Also when I would go to the dentist I couldn't open my mouth verry wide. Does this have anything to do with TMJ?
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I haven't had my jaw completely lock up, but just about. What really worked for me to losen up the muscles, and open up the mouth was a heating pad.
First on the neck for 5 or 10 minutes, on hi and then directly on the side that is hurting. Losened mine up completly, just a small amount of soreness after that.
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