Do you experience jaw pain, headaches, ear pressure, or clicking when you chew? You might be dealing with TMJ disorder, also known as TMD or TMDD—different names, but they all refer to the same dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull, and it’s one of the most used joints in your body. It involves four main components: Temporal bone Mandible (jawbone) Disc (a small piece of cartilage that cu