This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain
2026-02-10
Early joint aspiration or arthrocentesis coupled with the use of a mouthguard may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) from arthritis than only using an
orofacial pain
These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD
2026-02-10
Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to
Severe tooth pain leads to rare cancer discovery
2026-02-10
What began as “extreme pain” for Brian Hooks eventually turned into a head-shaking and life-changing discovery. Hooks, a veteran of the U.S. Army, went to
The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed
2026-02-10
A man was diagnosed and treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed
Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
2026-02-10
A man in California has filed a lawsuit against the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming it
CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
2026-02-10
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a systematic review published in the
Occurrence of orofacial pain may be on the rise
2026-02-10
The incidence of orofacial pain appears to have risen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients reporting spikes in facial and oral mucosal
When it comes to TMD relief, it may be no pain, no gain
2026-02-10
Multimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain (OFP) caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The systematic review
40% face a potentially risky condition during dental anesthesia
2026-02-10
About 4 in 10 dental patients experience transient bradycardia or lower heart rates, which may lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest, while being administered
A surprising cause of toothaches
2026-02-10
Other than caries, tooth pain may be due to musculoskeletal, neuropathic, or neurovascular issues, according to a case report published recently in the Journal of
How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
2026-02-10
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the importance of a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism’s impact on this muscle. The study was
This is the 1st-line therapy for toothaches
2026-02-10
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently