“What happens if TMJ is left untreated?”

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“What happens if TMJ is left untreated?”

I am a 33 year old male and I have TMJ. What happens if TMJ is left untreated?

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**Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Darien, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Darien, CT

Pain worsens and may need a larger procedure to treat when it worsens.

**Bill Ricker** Dentist Burleson, Texas · Accepted Answer

Bill Ricker Dentist Burleson, Texas

TMD is the "proper" term, relating to disease/dysfunction. Answer: you never know.