Open mouth wide with tongue touching roof for 5-10 seconds. Slide jaw forward while holding pencil between teeth for 20 seconds. Perform jaw sliding exercises left and right for 5-10 seconds
TMD is a disorder affecting jaw muscles and nerves caused by joint injury or inflammation. The temporomandibular joint connects jawbone to skull
Wisdom teeth are third molars located at back of mouth. Typically appear between ages 17 and 25. No modern purpose but historically used for tough food chewing
TMJ connects jaw to skull, helping with mouth movement. Causes pain, clicking, and stiffness in jaw, face, or neck. Can be constant or come and go
Wisdom teeth appear between 17-25 years old. Most people have only 28 teeth in their jaws. Wisdom teeth usually fit properly when there's enough room
TMJ causes include arthritis, jaw injury, teeth grinding, and genetics. Symptoms include jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and jaw locking. Contact dentist for persistent jaw pain or complete mouth opening difficulty