our why

The Forgotten Joint was created from personal experience, frustration, and the
realization that so many people suffer silently with TMJ and TMD disorders.

For many, TMJ disorders are life changing. The pain can affect eating, sleeping,
speaking, working, mental health, and overall quality of life. Yet despite how serious
these conditions can be, they are often misunderstood, minimized, overlooked, or
dismissed. Many people struggling with TMD feel isolated, unheard, and exhausted
from searching for answers.

This nonprofit was created to help change that.

Our goal is to bring awareness to a condition that impacts countless individuals while
building a supportive community for those navigating chronic jaw pain and related
disorders. We hope to provide education, encouragement, resources, advocacy, and
financial assistance for those seeking care and treatment.

“The Forgotten Joint” represents more than the temporomandibular joint itself it
represents the people who often feel forgotten while living with these conditions.
We want people suffering with TMD/TMJ to know they are not alone, their pain is real,
and their voices matter.