A tender jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth are among the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. But there are also surprising side effects of TMJ disorders ...

Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth — all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that ...

Jaw stretching exercises can remove tension around the ears, which may help in improving hearing clarity. To do this ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dentist reveals how in less than a minute, you can relax your jaw muscles with this ...

If you deal with TMJ-related issues, then you know how unpleasant the symptoms can be: jaw pain, neck pain, headaches, earaches, toothaches or trouble opening or closing your mouth, all of which can ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Noma Nazish covers all that’s buzzing in the beauty and wellness space Stretching is a key component of any well-rounded exercise ...

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 ...

The esophagus plays a crucial role in the digestive system, acting as a conduit for food and liquids from the mouth to the ...