Discover essential information about temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and ...

When it comes to well-being, your jaw health likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, experts say many day-to-day issues — everything from headaches to ear pain — can be a sign of jaw ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor and dentist, an ear nose and throat doctor, the dental hygienist and also “ask Google.” I am a 73-year-old female and have had ...

You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're bored or stressed, and, according to research, may even lower your anxiety ...

When there’s a mismatch or misalignment between your upper jaw bone (or maxilla) and the lower one (mandible), you have an uneven or crooked jaw. This can arise due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...

Your dentist may recommend a night guard or occlusal splint to protect your teeth from wear, reduce muscle tension and jaw ...

Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. Problems with this joint or the surrounding muscles can result in temporomandibular ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor and dentist, an ear nose and throat doctor, the dental ...