Blog entries tagged TMJ Disorders http://www.culvercitydentist.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:34:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.culvercitydentist.com/blog/tmj-disorders.html There is a joint on each side of the head in front of the ears which connects lower jaw bones to skull. They are called temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These joints allow you to yawn, talk and chew. TMJ disorders cause pain, tenderness and discomfort in these joints. About 10 million people have TMJ disorders in United States and women are more likely to be affected by them then men. At United Dental Care we recommend self-managed care and non-surgical treatments for mild cases of these disorderRead More... Dentist Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:24:07 +0100 TMJ Disorders culver city dentist