I go to the dentist to have treatment for Temporomandibular Disorders.
:Several muscles help open and close the mouth. They control the lower jaw (mandible) as it moves forward, backward, and side-to-side. Both TM joints are involved in these movements. Each TM joint has a disc between the ball and socket (see diagram). The disc cushions the load while enabling the jaw to open widely and perform rotating and translocational movements. Any problem that prevents this complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones from working together properly may result in a painful TMJ disorder.
Apparently this will help with my posture – or is partially to blame for my poor posture. If I don’t see an improvement within a month of this treatment then I’m going to buy a posture bra thingy that forces you to straighten up.
