You have a TMJ disorder (also known as TMD), and it is rather bothersome. But you can’t help but wonder whether it’s worth investing in treatment. Will your disorder get worse with time, or will it mostly stay the same? What can happen if you don’t treat your TMD?
Since TMD has to do with the physical alignment of the joint connecting your upper and lower jaw, your symptoms likely won’t improve with time. In fact, you might start to experience one of the following discomforts.
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