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 ...

About six out of 10 people have some form of a jaw joint disorder called temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD. The pain isn't always just in the jaw itself, so many doctors misdiagnose the ...

Here's something to chew on: One in four people are impacted by defects of the temporomandibular - or jaw - joint. Despite the pervasiveness of this affliction, treatments are lacking, and many ...

Jaw pain affects millions of people daily, ranging from minor discomfort that resolves quickly to persistent aching that significantly impacts quality of life. While some jaw pain results from ...

Temporomandibular disorders — which cause pain in the jaw joint and muscles — may be exacerbated during menopause, a new study suggests. Estrogen loss is one of the key features of menopause. The low ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • Is it possible for jaws to wear out? I am 78 and the owner of stents. I speed-walk most days and work out twice a week at a gym, yet I can feel parts of my body wearing out. — R.G.

Head or neck pain, problems with chewing or a clicking sound in the jaw joint may be due to a functional disorder in the ...

For many people, jaw or neck pain can become a serious problem that interrupts their daily lives. Unfortunately, these same individuals are often in a quandary as to what type of healthcare ...

TULSA, Okla. — It's a painful problem millions of people deal with, mostly women. Many don't know what it is or what to do about it. Problems with TMJ, the joints in your jaw. It's something I dealt ...

A woman who has been suffering with a debilitating jaw dysfunction for 15 years has finally had life-changing surgery.

Irvine, Calif. -- A first-ever tissue implant to safely treat a common jaw defect, known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, has been successfully tested by UCI-led researchers in a large animal ...

AKRON, Ohio -- For Pat Espe, going to the dentist is a truly shocking experience. On a recent dental visit, the 39-year-old teacher had an electrode attached to her face to administer low-dose ...