TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw. They can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of how complex this joint is. Around 12 percent of people in the United ...

Lockjaw happens when your jaw muscles tighten up so much that you can't open your mouth properly. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can cause lockjaw and muscle spasms. TMJ disorders can ...

Severe pain in your jaw could be a sign of TMJ disorder. Home treatments can help ease your symptoms. (Photo credit: Prostockstudio/Dreamstime) Your temporomandibular ...

A tight jaw can happen for many reasons, such as stress, temporomandibular joint disorders, grinding the teeth at night, and tetanus, among others. Share on Pinterest Nes/Getty Images Jaw tightness ...

Have you been struggling with jaw pain, finding it hard to open or close your mouth, or experiencing uncomfortable cramping in your jaw? These symptoms might be signs of a condition called locked jaw, ...