Temporomandibulardisorders (TMD’s ) refers to all the conditions affecting the TMJ, or the masticatory muscles and the associated structures such as teeth, ears, cheeks and forehead. TMD’s occurs 1.5-2 times more in women. It is one of the most common causes for non – dental pain. The reasons for TMD’s are multiple, but hasn’t been clearly understood such as, muscular imbalance, TMJ dysjunction, malocclusion, parafunctions and postural alterations. It is often misdiagnosed and hence treatment is not very efficient. Some of the treatment modalities suggested are trigger point acupuncture, stabilizing appliance, counseling of pain, anaesthetic blockage etc.