TMJ is the acronym used for “Temporomandibular Joint”, these joints directly connect the jaw bone to the skull bone and allow functions such as chewing and speaking to be performed

TMJ dysfunction is a group of conditions that cause pain in and around the TMJ and surrounding muscles. By squeezing your jaw and grinding your teeth, additional pressure is applied to the jaw muscles, causing inflammation. TMJ problems can affect a person’s ability to speak, eat, swallow, make facial expressions, and even breathe.