TMJ disorders cause pain and stiffness in the jaw and face that can range from discomfort to disabling, with severe symptoms far more common in women. Dentists have commonly treated the disorder with ...

Being deficient in certain nutrients — especially B vitamins, such as B12, folate (B9) and riboflavin (B2) — can lead to a swollen tongue, said Zaghi, as well as other oral health issues like ...

Most cases of TMJ are short-term and resolve on their own or with at-home treatments like hot and cold packs, over-the-counter medications, diet and lifestyle changes. For more severe or chronic TMJ, ...

However, for people with severe TMJ syndrome, open surgeries have more favorable results ... The procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes, but multiple treatments may be required. Arthrocentesis ...

and analyze them for patterns that could predict response to pain treatments. “These patients come into orthopedics looking for a knee replacement or come into dentistry looking for a TMJ ...

Unlike facial convexity, facial concavity presents more severe jaw discrepancies and ... Mandibular Repositioning Technology can predict treatment outcomes. His approach identifies mandibular ...

Officials at Children's Wisconsin say the Casgevy treatment can modify a patient's own stem cells ... newly FDA-approved Casgevy therapy to children 12 years and older who have severe sickle cell ...

These findings not only enhance our understanding of TMJ pathophysiology but also open novel diagnostic avenues for personalized treatment strategies ... to mitigate potential severe adverse effects.

Methods We assessed 86 patients aged 18 to 38 years who attended outpatient clinic with acute or chronic TMJ pain and discomfort while chewing ... background should be assessed for the ideal treatment ...