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 ...

Jaw pain, tenderness, and aches are signs of possible problems in your temporomandibular joint (aka TMJ). Each of us has two TMJs one on each side of the jaw connecting the jawbone to the skull. These ...

Eventually, she sought the help of Dr. Jeffrey Bassman, a Davenport dentist who is finding success in treating jaw pain caused by temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. He works in one section of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. TMD is a common cause of jaw pain, which can lead to clicking sounds and ...

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) ...

The jaw is one of those body parts that’s easy to take for granted until it hurts—and then it’s all you can think about. When jaw pain makes it difficult to chew, talk, or move due to shock-like ...