This can be the case with a painful jaw that is hard to ignore. Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the sliding, hinge-like joint that connects your jaw to your skull on either side of your head.

Do you want us to inject Botox into your masseter muscle?” the dentist asked. My brows furrowed, as this is a question I ...

Medicare will not typically cover TMJ treatments because many are at-home treatments or self-care strategies. However, Medicare Part A may cover the cost of surgery if a healthcare professional deems ...

Another misconception is that if tooth grinding doesn't hurt, it's not a problem. This is false. While many people may not feel immediate discomfort, constant grinding subjects the jaw muscles and ...

When I arrived at Attune Med Spa in Stamford, Connecticut, my medical aesthetician Veronica Prado asked me if I had any ...

Biologic therapy reduces TMJ inflammation in children with juvenile arthritis, according to a new study. Findings show ...

Try stretching exercises To help relax jaw muscles, improve range of motion and relieve tension in the TMJ, Gonchar notes you can try stretching and resistance exercises. She suggests a passive ...

From teeth grinding to inflammation in the gums, the impact of stress and anxiety on oral health is worth taking note of ...

At 19 years old, she was run over while pushing a stuck car, causing damage to her temporomandibular joint — the hinge connecting the lower jaw to the skull. Over the next 10 years, her pain ...

Tatiana Wolfe can’t say enough good things about the Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy help she received in relieving her ...

Medicare may cover some treatment options for TMJ. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are conditions that cause dysfunction and pain in the joints and muscles that control your jaw. The ...