TMJ/TMD

How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle

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

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

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

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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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

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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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This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain

By Melissa Busch

This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.

June 12, 2024

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Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.

April 26, 2024

A study that came out of Clemson University's partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina and an industry collaborator sharpens the focus on the knee or the jaw's temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Image and caption courtesy of Clemson University.

Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism

A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.

March 22, 2024

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