At Arizona TMJ & Pain Center, our focus is the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ Disorders, Nerve Pain, Headache, and Sleep Apnea. We understand that these conditions can be extremely painful and frustrating to live with, and our goal is to increase the quality of life for our patients.

Dec 24, 2024 · TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of TMJ disorder is often hard to determine.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and joints from working together in harmony may result in …

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD, TMJD) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull).

Dec 24, 2024 · During TMJ arthroscopy, your healthcare professional inserts a small thin tube called a cannula into the joint space. Then a small camera called an arthroscope is inserted to look at the area and help find a diagnosis. TMJ arthroscopy also is …