When there’s a mismatch or misalignment between your upper jaw bone (or maxilla) and the lower one (mandible), you have an uneven or crooked jaw. This can arise due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...

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How do Botox and TMJ relate to each other? The fact is that Botox injections are a known treatment for TMJ disorders and bruxism. Botox injections given over a series of months can help reduce some of ...

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 ...

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TMJ has become an umbrella term for about 30 disorders that afflict roughly 5% to 10% of Americans. Minor symptoms may not require treatment at all, and many cases resolve by themselves over time.