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.
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.
顎関節症と診断されました。
I was diagnosed with TMD.
A slightly more formal or older term, sometimes used in medical literature. Less common in everyday conversation.
顎関節症候群の治療法について調べています。
I'm researching treatments for TMD.
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.
最近、顎が痛くて、口を開けるのがつらいです。
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.
口を開けると、顎からカクカク音がします。
When I open my mouth, my jaw makes a clicking sound.
Use this when you cannot open your mouth fully or it feels locked.
朝起きたら口が開かなくて、びっくりしました。
When I woke up, I couldn't open my mouth and was surprised.
A more specific phrase meaning 'pain in the temporomandibular joint'. Useful when talking to a doctor.
顎関節の痛みがひどくて、食事ができません。
The pain in my jaw joint is so bad I can't eat.
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.
顎関節症かもしれないので、診てもらえますか？
I think I might have TMD; could you take a look?
Oral surgery department. TMD is often treated by oral surgeons or dentists specializing in this area.
顎関節症の治療は口腔外科で受けられます。
You can receive treatment for TMD in the oral surgery department.
Dental oral surgery. Some clinics specialize in both dental and oral surgical issues, including TMD.
歯科口腔外科で顎関節症の専門医を紹介してもらいました。
I was referred to a TMD specialist at the dental oral surgery department.
To discuss treatments like mouthguards, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.
Mouthpiece or splint, a common treatment for TMD. Often used at night.
顎関節症の治療で、寝るときにマウスピースをつけています。
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.
顎関節症の症状を和らげるために、生活習慣の改善が必要です。
To ease TMD symptoms, lifestyle changes are necessary.
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.
顎を動かすと、ミシミシ音がします。
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.
歯科医にスプリント療法を勧められました。
My dentist recommended splint therapy.
Physical therapy, which may include exercises for the jaw.
顎関節症の理学療法で、顎のストレッチを習いました。
In physical therapy for TMD, I learned jaw stretches.