When there’s a mismatch or misalignment between your upper jaw bone (or maxilla) and the lower one (mandible), you have an uneven or crooked jaw. This can arise due to temporomandibular joint ...

"And I live with headaches and jaw pain every day ... been widely assumed in the field of dentistry that TMJ disorders are caused by a misaligned bite, so treatments have focused on patients ...

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can result from misaligned teeth and jaw problems. Orthodontic treatment can help correct jaw alignment issues and alleviate or prevent TMJ-related issues, such ...

Biologic therapy reduces TMJ inflammation in children with juvenile arthritis, according to a new study. Findings show ...

Medicare will not typically cover TMJ treatments because many are at-home treatments or self-care strategies. However, Medicare Part A may cover the cost of surgery if a healthcare professional deems ...

TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of the disorder, which afflicts up to 33 million Americans, is often difficult to ...