Dear Dr. Roach: I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor and dentist, an ear nose and throat doctor, the dental hygienist and also “ask Google.” I am a 73-year-old female and have had ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

TMJ typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 40 and affects more women than men - Getty Zoe Ball has revealed she suffers from a jaw condition that leaves her in horrendous pain. The broadcaster, ...

Obesity may increase the likelihood of sleep apnea due to the added pressure on the airway, which, in turn, can strain the ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint.

After surgery for endometriosis, which ultimately resulted in a complete hysterectomy in 2005, my migraine cycle worsened for an extended period of time, and I gradually developed unusual jaw pain ...

Headaches and jaw pain can be a source of frustration, particularly when they come back regardless of what treatment you take. A lot of people believe that these issues can be attributed to stress or ...

Dear Doctor: I had trouble opening my mouth wide when I was getting my teeth cleaned, and the hygienist said it could be TMJ. But my sister, who is a chiropractor, says she thinks it’s a muscle spasm.

Jaw pain? Look in the mirror. Does your face seem a bit asymmetrical? Does the gap in the two front teeth on top line up with the gap in the two on the bottom? Put three fingers into your mouth ...

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