Put your hands on the sides of your face, just below your ears. Now, open and close your mouth. As you do this, you should feel your TMJ moving. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. You have two of them — one on each side of your mouth. These ball-and-socket joints are what allow you to open and close your jaw. That is, they should. ...
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Everyone in Houston, TX wants a smile that’s jaw-dropping. But if your jaw locks into place from a TMJ dysfunction, that’s not exactly what you were hoping for. Not only is that incredibly painful, but it can be scary! Being unable to close your own mouth can leave you feeling vulnerable, exposed, and embarrassed. And there’s no surefire ...
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