Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder surgery can reduce pain and improve jaw functioning. However, doctors use this treatment as a last resort because there is a lack of research on its safety and ...

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.

—Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is common in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). A new study evaluates disease activity, disability, and quality of life in this population.

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 ...

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 ...

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder, you may experience symptoms like jaw pain, jaw popping and clicking, and headaches. Sometimes, the disorder goes away without treatment. Most people who ...