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 ...

Background For the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dry needling (DN) treatment is very useful, because of the reduced space of facial structures, that difficulty allow manual therapies. However, while ...

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 ...

TMJ disorders can often be treated succesfully at home, including changing posture or reducing stress. Most TMJ warrants changes in lifestyle habits, possibly combined with medications to ease pain ...

Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, ...

Many people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscle disorders (TMD) report pain in the jaw. However, these conditions can also cause neck pain. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMD) ...

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 ...