Stomatognathic Diseases: News and Research on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

MeSH tree: C07.678

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mindfulness may improve the health of women with chronic jaw pain

Living with chronic pain on a daily basis impacts not only the body but also the mind and emotions. This is the reality for thousands of people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the joint responsible ...

Neuroscience

Can botox be used to alleviate pain in a jaw disorder?

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) limits jaw function and is so painful that it lessens the quality of life. Botulinum toxin—also known as botox—is emerging as an effective treatment option, but there are concerns about ...

Health

'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck

The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"

page 1 from 2