Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

I still remember the first time it happened. I was yawning—just a normal, lazy Saturday morning stretch—and suddenly, a sharp click echoed from my jaw. Then came the tension. Then came the pain. I ...

In 2018, I treated a patient with jaw pain -- but something was more serious. Jonathan had a root canal procedure performed on his upper right molar about three months before I saw him. His general ...

Dr Sood states that the mouth getting locked open usually involves the temporomandibular joint. It is important to stay calm ...

Nearly 20 years ago Deanna Discher-Harm felt pain in her jaw. As the problem worsened, talking, chewing and swallowing became unbearable. Sometimes her mouth would even lock in an open position. Upon ...

Summer sports typically bring on an increase in athletic-related injuries. Jaw issues, in particular, often go unnoticed. As well, the symptoms of headache, jaw fatigue, ear pain, ear “fullness,” neck ...

Having trouble with pain or swelling near your wisdom teeth in Chicago? Discover the key signs that mean removal might be ...