New clinical research, co-authored by Dr. Robert Kerstein, suggests that treating a common jaw disorder may help reduce physiological stress levels in affected patients.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Persons with chronic temporomandibular disorders, or TMD, are five times more likely to be taking antidepressants than persons who go to the dentist for routine dental care, a ...

If you’ve ever yawned or chewed and noticed your jaw clicking, you’re not alone. Although this is a common issue and usually nothing to worry about, it can sometimes justify a visit to your dentist or ...

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are disorders associated with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles and tissues of the jaw. At the request of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ...

Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these jaw conditions. The results were ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In the past, diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which affect an estimated 10 to 15 percent of Americans, have been based on a consensus of expert opinions and ...