What medications should be taken and how should temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis be treated? TMJ arthritis is a common condition that is not particularly dangerous but causes pain in the jaw, difficulty opening the mouth, and eating discomfort, which can reduce a patient’s quality of daily activities of living. Patients need to understand the disease clearly for timely and effective treatment. This article was reviewed by MD, Specialist Level II Mai Anh Kha – Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Đà Nẵng International General Hospital