In 2018, I treated a patient with jaw pain -- but something was more serious. Jonathan had a root canal procedure performed on his upper right molar about three months before I saw him. His general ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

You may experience neck and jaw pain simultaneously for several reasons. Because the two are connected, what affects one also affects the other. Because the neck and jaw are connected by joints, it ...

Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. TMD is a common cause of jaw pain, which can lead to clicking sounds and ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint.

You rely on your jaw to eat, speak, smile and laugh, so it's only natural that it feels sore from time to time. But if that ...

One of the main reasons for jaw pain is TMD, which can be caused by teeth grinding. A sinus infection and dental issues like cavities may also lead to jaw pain. In rare cases, jaw pain may be a sign ...

Jaw pain may occur on one side due to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sinusitis, bruxism, and more. Treatment will depend on the cause. In some cases, it may be possible to treat jaw pain on one ...

The jaw is one of those body parts that’s easy to take for granted until it hurts—and then it’s all you can think about. When jaw pain makes it difficult to chew, talk, or move due to shock-like ...

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As people age, the shape of their face begins to change. As fat builds up in the neck, the skin begins to sag and the jaw muscles begin to shrink. This may cause your jawline to become less defined.