Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, affecting up to 33 million Americans, can cause jaw pain, muscle discomfort, and potential long-term damage, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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ORLANDO, Florida (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Temporomandibular joint disorders can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of TMJ disorders is often ...

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 ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder reduces pain and depression at one year based on a recent randomized trial (Pain. 2006;121:181-194). Adults with ...