Chewing gum is a great way to relieve stress, especially for former smokers and people dieting, but may end up making the jaws of chewers feel tired and sore, according to new research. Chewing the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when the muscles you use to chew spasm, meaning they can’t relax completely. The term ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...

People typically do not give much thought to the temporomandibular joint, even though it is the most-used joint in the human body. These flexible joints connect the lower jaw (mandible) to the bone on ...