Lock Jaw” isn’t messing around. Fresh off his breakout win at UFC Vegas 110, Heavyweight-turned Middleweight Donte Johnson is stepping in on just four days’ notice to face Jackson McVey this weekend ...
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 ...
This week we are going to talk about something entirely different, the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is one of two joints which comprise the hinge which the jaw functions upon ...
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint. It connects your lower jawbone to the base of your skull. You have one TMJ on each side of your face, located just in front of your ears. These ...
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 ...
Botox is an injection (shot) that relaxes your muscles by blocking nerve signals. It's a cosmetic treatment that's usually used to smooth lines and wrinkles. It can also help manage the oral (mouth) ...
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 ...
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 ...