Dear Doctors: The left side of my jaw used to click when I chewed. It was odd, but it didn't bother me. Then one day last year, I couldn't fully open my mouth.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are disorders associated with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles and tissues of the jaw. At the request of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ...

Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these jaw conditions. The results were ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In the past, diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which affect an estimated 10 to 15 percent of Americans, have been based on a consensus of expert opinions and ...

TMD symptoms like jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and headaches can last anywhere from a few days to several years. TMD can often be successfully treated at home and may even go away on its own. While ...

Jaw pain shouldn't be a mystery, yet for one in 15 people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), care can be fragmented, confusing, and at times outdated.