TMJ is a common, convenient shorthand for jaw pain, but the correct term for the condition is temporomandibular disorder or TMD.Photograph: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images It seems like all of my ...

I have been a frequent visitor to my dentist’s office since it reopened after lockdowns during the initial stages of the pandemic. First came a cracked tooth, then a cracked filling. Both were painful ...

When it comes to well-being, your jaw health likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, experts say many day-to-day issues — everything from headaches to ear pain — can be a sign of jaw ...

Affected wisdom teeth do not directly cause TMJ disorders to occur. However, growing wisdom teeth can result in jaw pain and discomfort, similar to the symptoms experienced in people with TMJ ...