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 ...

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 ...

Early joint aspiration or arthrocentesis coupled with the use of a mouthguard may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) from arthritis than only using an occlusal splint. The study was ...

If your TMJ-related pain has been around for months rather than weeks, it might be time to talk with your doctor about adjusting your treatment plan. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a ...

In the past 25 years, I have probably taken 10 or more continuing education (CE) courses specifically about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. I’ve seen hundreds of photos of worn dentition, ...

Issues with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), such as tightness due to grinding your teeth, can cause a headache. You might also experience facial pain, a “clicking” sound in your jaw, or other ...

A medical scan of Lisa Schmidt, who has been treated for TMJ disorders for decades, shows how both of her jaw joints were replaced with artificial implants. Additional implants near her chin were part ...

TMJ disorders cause pain and stiffness in the jaw and face that can range from discomfort to disabling, with severe symptoms far more common in women. Dentists have commonly treated the disorder with ...