The experiences of patients with TMDs mirror experiences of other types of chronic illness. Mapping the journey through care for TMDs highlights the potential for interaction between the stages of the journey and the individual's illness. It may be possible to target interventions at specific stages on the map to help minimize the psychosocial effects of TMDs.
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