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 ...

Aches and pains in the neck and jaw area affect more people than you think. Here are some pro tips for releasing tension yourself. Tension in the neck, jaw, and face is so common that it’s almost ...

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint. It connects your lower jawbone to the base of your skull. You have one TMJ on each side of your face, located just in front of your ears. These ...

ORLANDO, Florida (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Temporomandibular joint disorders can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of TMJ disorders is often ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, affecting up to 33 million Americans, can cause jaw pain, muscle discomfort, and potential long-term damage, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Treatments for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) vary based on the cause of your symptoms. TMJ can be a medical problem if it is caused by pain in the facial area or the jaw joint. It can also be a dental ...

When you're hit with morning jaw pain, there is no waking up on the right side of the bed. Bruxism — the clenching and grinding of your teeth — could be to blame for your pain, considering it's the ...

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder, you may experience symptoms like jaw pain, jaw popping and clicking, and headaches. Sometimes, the disorder goes away without treatment. Most people who ...