Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth — all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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.

WASHINGTON (7News) — TMJ disorder is more than just jaw pain—it can impact everything from eating and speaking to getting a good night's sleep. In our latest interview, Dr. Jeffrey Brown, a leading ...

A host of similar complaints have started coming in from a multitude of friends, coworkers and patients about a new problem they’ve never had before: jaw pain, otherwise known as temporomandibular ...

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 ...

Botox quickly gained a stellar reputation for its ability to fight fine lines and wrinkles. Now, the neuromodulator is applauded for its ability to: help realign lazy eyes (when injected into a key ...

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor ...

A medical scan of Lisa Schmidt, who has been treated for TMJ disorders for decades, shows how both of her jaw joints were replaced with artificial implants. Additional implants near her chin were part ...