Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side, so you can talk, chew, and yawn. For most, this joint functions normally, but for some this joint can become inflamed or swollen, causing a wide range of issues. Most attribute this pain or inflammation to arthritis, stress, clenching of teeth, etc.
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