Do you have TMJ? We hope so, because all of us have a TMJ or temporo-mandibular joint. TMJ is a catch-all term for headaches, jaw pain, jaw locking, jaw cracking or popping, limited jaw opening and ...

Jaw locking, also known as jaw lock or TMJ locking, can be painful and alarming. This article explains why our jaw might lock open, exploring common causes like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ...

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 ...

Dear Drs. Donohue and Roach: What is the story with Boniva and jaw problems? I had an abscessed tooth, which was partially treated, and the dentist said it had to come out. I was last treated with ...

Q: I had trouble opening my mouth wide when I was getting my teeth cleaned, and the hygienist said it could be TMJ. But my sister, who is a chiropractor, says she thinks it’s a muscle spasm. What is ...