The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the point of connection between the jaw and the skull, and it is the most frequently used joint in the entire body. While you may think that TMJ disorders (TMD) are problems only adults get, the truth is that children suffer from this problem at almost the same rate. Here’s why a child might develop TMD, how to tell if your child has it, and what you can do to help.
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