Written By Shen Chao / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
A temporomandibular joint syndrome occurs when the joint connecting your jaw to your skull is damaged. Arthritis could be one of the reasons why you are experiencing jaw pain. Regular activities like chewing, swallowing and speaking become a more difficult task. This may cause pain in the ears and other parts of the face. Arthritis can damage your jaw depending on the type of arthritis you have. TMJ that occurs as a result of osteoarthritis or inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis could deteriorate the functioning of your TMJ. The swelling and degradation of the disc can result in a TMJ disorder diagnosis.
