TMJ is a common, convenient shorthand for jaw pain, but the correct term for the condition is temporomandibular disorder or TMD.Photograph: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images It seems like all of my ...

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 ...

I still remember the first time it happened. I was yawning—just a normal, lazy Saturday morning stretch—and suddenly, a sharp click echoed from my jaw. Then came the tension. Then came the pain. I ...

MUNCY, Pa. — Jaw pain, clicking, earaches, sound familiar? You could have TMJ. "It refers to the temporomandibular joint, those are the hinge joints that are in your jaw that help open your mouth and ...

When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear signs suggesting otherwise. So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their ...

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

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TMJ pain may occur during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes and additional physical and emotional stress. Facial exercises and cold or hot compresses may help relieve this pain. Share on ...