Jaw locking, also known as jaw lock or TMJ locking, can be painful and alarming. This article explains why our jaw might lock ...

Teeth that are unusually worn down can also be a sign of acid reflux. This causes stomach acid to seep into the mouth, which ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways TMJ headaches stem from pain spreading from the jaw to the face and head.Treatment options for TMJ headaches range from home remedies to surgery.TMJ ...

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 ...

TULSA, Okla. — It's a painful problem millions of people deal with, mostly women. Many don't know what it is or what to do about it. Problems with TMJ, the joints in your jaw. It's something I dealt ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...