TMJ disorder can cause intense pain in the jaw, neck, and head. If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to chronic pain, difficulty chewing, swelling, and in rare cases, it may lead to nerve damage.

Sympathetic nerves precede sensory nerves and run in parallel with sensory nerves in the subchondral bone of TMJ-OA mice. During the early stage of TMJ-OA, regional sympathetic nerves release ...

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement surgery may have complications, most often temporary facial nerve damage, in almost 40% of cases. This study was recently published in the Journal of ...

Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...

Botox is an injection (shot) that relaxes your muscles by blocking nerve signals. It's a cosmetic treatment that's usually used to smooth lines and wrinkles. It can also help manage the oral (mouth) ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional ...