Chronic clicking, popping, or pain in your jaw can make everything difficult. It's already hard enough deciding what to make for dinner, but even worse when nothing sounds good because it's too painful to eat anything other than soup or pasta. And it’s not just eating--severe pain in your jaw can also affect your sleep, ability to talk, and overall ability to function. Luckily, there are techniques out there not only to manage your current pain, but to prevent future flare-ups. In TMJ is Ruining My Life, author and pharmacist Chelsea Liebowitz will guide you through: understanding your jaw anatomy and what happens when it hurts, knowing the difference between acute and chronic pain, how to treat each one, determining the possible causes for your jaw pain, and learning pain management techniques to help prevent painful flare-ups-- Adapted from back cover.