Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth — all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that ...

TMJ pain may occur during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes and additional physical and emotional stress. Facial exercises and cold or hot compresses may help relieve this pain. Share on ...

Before I’d ever heard the term TMJ, I used to refer to my “crunchy jaw” when discussing my stress levels with friends and family. The tension in my jaw, the headaches, the clicking sounds and teeth ...