The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge-like bone that connects your jaw and your skull. You can feel it moving by pressing your index fingers to your cheeks and opening and closing your mouth.

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 ...

As people age, the shape of their face begins to change. As fat builds up in the neck, the skin begins to sag and the jaw muscles begin to shrink. This may cause your jawline to become less defined.

The occasional headache or pain in the neck may seem like a typical part of everyday life. Then one day during lunch maybe you notice a clicking sound whenever you chew or you can’t seem to open your ...

Several treatments are available that can help alleviate jaw tightness and reduce the frequency of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) flare-ups. While these methods can provide relief, TMJ is typically not ...

TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint, surrounding muscles, and ligaments that control the jaw. Symptoms can range from mild jaw clicking and trouble opening the mouth to headaches. Doctors may prescribe ...

Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) experienced significantly less pain, as well as improved diet and jaw function, after treatment with muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints ...

Dealing with any tension in the body is a real pain. But a tight, sore jaw can be mind-numbingly painful at worst and annoying at best. Learning how to relax your jaw can protect you from a host of ...