Severe pain in your jaw could be a sign of TMJ disorder. Home treatments can help ease your symptoms. (Photo credit: Prostockstudio/Dreamstime) Your temporomandibular ...

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 ...

A TMJ arthroscopy can help your oral and maxillofacial specialist diagnose your TMJ. An arthroscopy is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure. During an arthroscopy, your provider puts a thin tube ...

Justin Durham and Alexandra Penn share advice for dental professionals on diagnosing and managing temporomandibular disorder ...

Issues with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), such as tightness due to grinding your teeth, can cause a headache. You might also experience facial pain, a “clicking” sound in your jaw, or other ...

A tight jaw can result from stress, anxiety, inflammation, or injury. Overexerting the jaw, such as by chewing too much, can also cause muscle tightness. Treatment can depend on the cause. Preventive ...

Lockjaw occurs when chewing muscles spasm, restricting the opening of the mouth. Diagnosis may involve a physical exam, blood tests, and imaging like CT scans or MRIs. Mild cases of lockjaw can be ...

Dear Doctors: The left side of my jaw used to click when I chewed. It was odd, but it didn't bother me. Then one day last year, I couldn't fully open my mouth.