Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint. It connects your lower jawbone to the base of your skull. You have one TMJ on each side of your face, located just in front of your ears. These ...

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 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 ...

What are Temporomandibular Joint Disorders? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint between the lower jaw (mandible) and the temporal bone of the skull, just in front and below each ear. It ...

Many TMJ cases resolve on their own or with simple treatments. TMJ symptoms often involve jaw pain, popping, or difficulty opening the mouth. Stress, teeth grinding, and jaw injuries are common causes ...

Problems with your jaw joint? You may have a temporomandibular joint disorder. It’s a mouthful, yes! But fortunately there’s a lot you can do about it. Without your temporomandibular joint you would ...

—Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is common in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). A new study evaluates disease activity, disability, and quality of life in this population.

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 ...

TMJ disorders can often be treated succesfully at home, including changing posture or reducing stress. Most TMJ warrants changes in lifestyle habits, possibly combined with medications to ease pain ...