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 ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional ...

Researchers at Duke Medicine have identified a protein that is critical to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) pain and could be a promising target for developing treatments for the condition ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease affecting children. A significant complication of JIA is involvement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine.

There are many possible causes of ear pain when swallowing, including ear infection, injury, TMJ disorders, or dental ...

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 ...

One of the main reasons for jaw pain is TMD, which can be caused by teeth grinding. A sinus infection and dental issues like cavities may also lead to jaw pain. In rare cases, jaw pain may be a sign ...