Why TMJ Disorder Affects More Women Than Men

July 28, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — bettersleepdent @ 3:18 pm
A woman with TMJ disorder pain

Research has indicated that when it comes to certain things like endurance, verbal memory, and even multitasking and planning, women consistently outperform men. Unfortunately, however, they also excel in one particularly uncomfortable area: temporomandibular joint disorders. In fact, TMJ disorders are a staggering 800% more common in the fairer sex than they are in their male counterparts. Here’s why!

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