How to stop lockjaw depends on its cause. Lockjaw, also known as trismus, is not always caused by tetanus. It can also result from trauma, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, oral infections, or ...

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 ...

An 11-year-old boy’s painful chronic lockjaw may have been triggered by conversion disorder, a mental health condition that causes physical symptoms, according to a case report published on April 7 in ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

MUNCY, Pa. — Jaw pain, clicking, earaches, sound familiar? You could have TMJ. "It refers to the temporomandibular joint, those are the hinge joints that are in your jaw that help open your mouth and ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) ReliefNowTM providers explain how high-intensity medical laser therapy may be used in conservative care for jaw discomfort and muscle tension. TMJ-related discomfort, jaw tightness, ...

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint. It connects your lower jawbone to the base of your skull. You have one TMJ on each side of your face, located just in front of your ears. These ...

A TMJ arthroscopy can help your oral and maxillofacial specialist diagnose your TMJ. An arthroscopy is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure. During an arthroscopy, your provider puts a thin tube ...