TMJ pain may go away on its own. But specific exercises and other doctor-recommended practices, such as wearing a mouth guard, may help fix the issue sooner. You may not think about your ...

Temporomandibular joint disorder was common among patients with systemic sclerosis and was found to be correlated with disease severity, according to results of a study. Researchers enrolled 27 ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways TMJ dysfunction can cause neck pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness.Up to 70% of neck pain issues might be linked to problems with ...

It's one of the most elegant mechanisms in the body. The temporomandibular joint -- which connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the (temporal) bone at the side of your head -- incorporates hinge and ...

A tongue blade can detect temporomandibular joint disorder In patients with chronic headaches, ear or jaw pain, a tongue blade test can detect TMJ. If a patient complains of chronic headaches, ear or ...

Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health. In dental science, the question of whether sleep bruxism ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Sleep Better Marysville, a dental practice specializing in sleep apnea treatment and TMJ treatment in Marysville, Ohio, has ...