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The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull and is responsible for bringing the lower and upper jaws together. It is one of the most frequently used joints in the body. Depending on the underlying cause, jaw pain can occur suddenly or build up over time.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, occlusion is the relationship between your upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) teeth as they come into functional contact, such as when you bite, chew or close your jaws together.f a misalignment of the teeth is present, these large forces can be translated form the misaligned teeth as destructive forces to the ligaments and bone that hold the teeth in place, the muscles of the head and neck and the jaw joint. If left untreated, malocclusion could lead to: 1  Chronic headaches.