temporomandibular Joint disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder: Symptoms, treatment, and helpful exercises

Our jaws have the ability to open and close, which allows us to speak, eat, and yawn. But when damage occurs to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)—the joint that connects the jaw—our ability to perform these functions diminishes, hence the term “lockjaw.” The jaw becomes locked, disabling our full range of motion and making normal tasks ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients can experience temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in the jaw, resulting in jaw pain. According to statistics, more than 17 percent of RA patients, including juvenile arthritis patients, can experience rheumatoid arthritis jaw pain, swelling, and limited movement of the jaw joint. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) which affects children can speed up or slow ...click here to read more