What are Temporomandibular Joint Disorders? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint between the lower jaw (mandible) and the temporal bone of the skull, just in front and below each ear. It ...

Q: Which specialist should be consulted for pain and difficulty in moving the jaw? A: You should consult a dentist. If necessary, he may refer you to an oro-maxillofacial surgeon for further ...

While the surgery was clearly a success, I still struggle with TMJ (though not nearly to the degree I had), still clench and grind (a behavioral problem, rather than a mechanical one), and still ...

TULSA, Okla. — It's a painful problem millions of people deal with, mostly women. Many don't know what it is or what to do about it. Problems with TMJ, the joints in your jaw. It's something I dealt ...

Canadian researchers are promulgating the use of ultrasound instead of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to screen for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The approach has gained traction in ...

Brielle Biermann underwent double jaw surgery recently, posting photos of her swollen face and recovery. The cosmetic surgery-savvy influencer, 24, clarified on Instagram on Monday that this procedure ...

TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of the disorder, which afflicts up to 33 million Americans, is often difficult to determine ...

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 ...