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Can Arthritis in the Jaw Lead to TMJ Disorder?

February 5, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — hylanddental @ 7:03 pm
a patient holding the side of their jaw in pain

Your jaw is a pretty important part of you; it’s responsible for housing your teeth, which allows you to talk, eat, laugh, and smile your way through life! That said, your jawbone relies on your temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, to do everything it can do. Unfortunately, these joints are susceptible to arthritis—just like every other joint in your body. Continue reading below to learn more about how arthritis has the potential to affect the jaw, along with how these types of issues can be managed with the help of TMJ therapy.

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