Health Tip: Is Your Jaw Pain TMJ?

(HealthDay News) -- Temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) is a painful condition affecting the muscles and joints that control movement of your jaw.

Here are common warning signs of TMJ, courtesy of the American Dental Association:

• Tenderness in the jaw.
• A clicking or popping sound when you move your jaw.
• Difficulty opening or closing your jaw.
• Jaw pain.