TMJ/TMD

1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ
By Melissa Busch
A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.
March 19, 2025
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An unusual treatment may reduce chronic TMD pain
By Melissa Busch
A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study.
March 13, 2025
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PTSD may be linked to TMD, awake bruxism
By Ava Barros
Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
March 11, 2025
Tmj Pain Woman
How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
By Ava Barros
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 6, 2024
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How to save your teeth during election season (and other stressful times)
By Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Election season can take a toll on more than your mental health, it can also affect your dental health. Here's advice from a prosthodontist on how to protect your smile.
October 30, 2024
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Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
By Melissa Busch
Musical performance, including playing keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
October 4, 2024
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When it comes to TMD relief, it may be no pain, no gain
By Ava Barros
Multimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain caused by temporomandibular disorders, according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
October 1, 2024
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CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
By Ava Barros
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
July 30, 2024
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The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed
By Ava Barros
A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
July 27, 2024
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Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
By Melissa Busch
A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.
July 27, 2024
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These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD
By Melissa Busch
Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.
July 16, 2024
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Grinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxism
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
June 13, 2024
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