Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth — all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that ...

A tender jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth are among the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. But there are also surprising side effects of TMJ disorders ...

Lie down on your side with your legs straight and arms at your sides. Place your index and middle fingers firmly behind your jawbone and under your ear. Slide your fingers down your neck, applying ...

TMJ pain may occur during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes and additional physical and emotional stress. Facial exercises and cold or hot compresses may help relieve this pain. Share on ...

TMJ Health has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its TMJ NextGeneration device for reducing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) pain. The device consists of two ...

Early joint aspiration or arthrocentesis coupled with the use of a mouthguard may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) from arthritis than only using an occlusal splint. The study was ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Researchers at UConn Health have found a non-surgical treatment to help patients who suffer from TMJ pain. Valerie Law is a patient who has experienced TMJ pain since she was a ...

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning ...