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Estrogen and temporomandibular joint disorders: What’s the link?

Estrogen and temporomandibular joint disorders: What’s the link?

More than 10 million Americans suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The pain and dysfunction associated with TMD are more prevalent among women during reproductive years. This suggests that estrogen plays a role in TMD.  The role of estrogen in TMD Women have unique hormonal changes that they experience, which can lead to increased sensitivity to […]