We are staying in Oregon until July 1st now because I am having a TMJ flare-up

We were suppose to be in Yellowstone by now but I'm spoiling our trip by having a TMJ flare-up.

I am being treated by my daughter Dana's dentist right now and Jim didn't want to get on the road until I started to improve. What a wonderful husband I have. :)

Definition:
By Mayo Clinic staff

( Temporomandibular joint )
TMJ disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn.

TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, fibromyalgia, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth.

In most cases, the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders can be alleviated with self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Severe TMJ disorders may need to be treated with dental or surgical interventions.

TMJ causes moderate to severe pain including:

Pain or tenderness of your jaw
Aching pain in and around your ear
Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing
Aching facial pain
Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Migraine Headaches
Cluster Headaches
Uncomfortable bite
Itching in your ear
An uneven bite, because one or more teeth are making premature contact