Stay Well: I went to the GP with jaw pain and was told I may have TMD. Around half a million Irish people suffer from what is called ‘temporomandibular disorder’, with women affected at a higher rate than men. Jaw pain can be a debilitating condition and needs to be treated properly. Photo: GettyEmer Harrington Today at 06:30Discomfort, clicking and pain in the jaw can be at best a nuisance, and at worst debilitating. People who suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which refers to a variety of conditions that affect the jaw area, can experience stress, chronic pain and poor sleep.

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2026 17:32 UTC