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When you experience pain in your jaw, a clicking noise when you are chewing, or a stiffness in your mouth when you open it, you could be having TMJ disorder. TMJ refers to temporomandibular joint. It joins your jawbone to your skull and acts as a hinge enabling you to talk, chew and yawn. The joint may cause pain and discomfort. Luckily, TMJ pain has numerous successful treatments. In this article, we will simply describe TMJ disorder, its causes, symptoms, and the most effec