TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. If you hear a ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17 released updated information about temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants, including the number of reported ...

The exact cause of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is largely unknown. Some cases begin after an injury, while others may have more to do with a mix of joint structure, genetics, and stress.

A woman bullied for looking like a “squirrel” underwent $200,000 surgery to replace her jaw with stomach fat in her face – now says she feels “beautiful”. Izzy Sehon, 22, was two years old when her ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

Affected wisdom teeth do not directly cause TMJ disorders to occur. However, growing wisdom teeth can result in jaw pain and discomfort, similar to the symptoms experienced in people with TMJ ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

If you’ve got lupus, chances are joint pain is one of your symptoms. The good news is that many people with this chronic autoimmune disease can keep joint pain in check with medication and exercise.