Jaw pain may occur on one side due to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sinusitis, bruxism, and more. Treatment will depend on the cause. In some cases, it may be possible to treat jaw pain on one ...

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint.

You rely on your jaw to eat, speak, smile and laugh, so it's only natural that it feels sore from time to time. But if that pain is severe or lingers, you may find yourself wondering "Why does my jaw ...

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) ...

TMJ dysfunction can cause neck pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Up to 70% of neck pain issues might be linked to problems with TMJ. Physical therapy can help improve TMJ function and relieve neck ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smoking and other types of tobacco use may increase the pain of temporomandibular joint disorders, a new study suggests. Temporomandibular joint disorders, commonly known ...

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 ...

Vancouver dental practitioner Suzie Bergman has struggled with chronic pain for 35 years. At 19 years old, she was run over while pushing a stuck car, causing damage to her temporomandibular joint — ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning ...