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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Take a moment to say a silent thanks for your jaw. It helps you talk, drink, chew, and make facial expressions without thinking twice. That’s part of why jaw pain can be so frustrating—it’s impossible ...

If your TMJ-related pain has been around for months rather than weeks, it might be time to talk with your doctor about adjusting your treatment plan. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a ...

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 ...