A type of disorder that can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of this disorder is often difficult to determine, and may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis, or jaw injury.
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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