Translation guide
TMD stands for temporomandibular disorder, a condition affecting the jaw joint and muscles. This guide helps you describe symptoms, seek medical help, and discuss treatment in Japanese.
My jaw hurts.
To refer to the condition itself in a medical context.
This is the standard Japanese medical term for temporomandibular disorder. It is used by doctors and in medical settings.
I was diagnosed with TMD.
A slightly more formal or older term, sometimes used in medical literature. Less common in everyday conversation.
To explain what you are experiencing, such as jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty opening your mouth.
Use this to say your jaw hurts. It's a simple, direct way to describe pain.
Lately my jaw hurts and it's hard to open my mouth.
This means your jaw makes a sound, like clicking or popping. You can specify the type of sound.
Use this when you cannot open your mouth fully or it feels locked.
A more specific phrase meaning 'pain in the temporomandibular joint'. Useful when talking to a doctor.
To tell a doctor or dentist you think you have TMD or to ask for a specialist.
A natural way to say 'I might have TMD' when consulting a healthcare professional.
I think I might have TMD; could you take a look?
Dental oral surgery. Some clinics specialize in both dental and oral surgical issues, including TMD.
To discuss treatments like mouthguards, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.
Mouthpiece or splint, a common treatment for TMD. Often used at night.
For my TMD treatment, I wear a mouthpiece when I sleep.
Another term for a dental splint, similar to a mouthpiece. Used in medical contexts.
Lifestyle improvements, such as avoiding hard foods or reducing stress, which can help manage TMD.
Use onomatopoeia like カクカク (clicking), ジャリジャリ (grinding), or ミシミシ (creaking) to describe the sound your jaw makes. This helps doctors understand your symptoms better.
When I move my jaw, it makes a creaking sound.
The English acronym 'TMD' is not widely understood in Japan. Always use the full Japanese term 顎関節症 or describe your symptoms directly.
I'm researching treatments for TMD.
When I open my mouth, my jaw makes a clicking sound.
When I woke up, I couldn't open my mouth and was surprised.
The pain in my jaw joint is so bad I can't eat.
You can receive treatment for TMD in the oral surgery department.
I was referred to a TMD specialist at the dental oral surgery department.
My dentist recommended splint therapy.
Physical therapy, which may include exercises for the jaw.
In physical therapy for TMD, I learned jaw stretches.
To ease TMD symptoms, lifestyle changes are necessary.