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Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
By
Ava Barros
Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
.
April 17, 2025
PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
By
Ava Barros
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in
BMC Oral Health
.
April 14, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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