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The Jaw Pain Gender Gap: Is TMD More Common in Women?

December 15, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Cooklin and Ward Dental Group @ 2:52 pm
A woman suffering from jaw pain from TMD

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a condition that affects the joint that connects the bottom jaw to the base of the skull. This often causes pain and discomfort as well as complications in chewing or swallowing. According to the TMJ Association, the disorder disproportionally affects women aged 18 – 49. But why is that?

If you want to learn more about TMD and its prevalence in women, continue reading.

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