Jaw popping refers to a clicking sound from the jaw, which can be accompanied by sensations of pain. Sometimes jaw popping can arise from overextending the jaw, such as by opening the mouth too wide ...

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 ...

Jaw pain can be a sign of something as common as a toothache-- or even something as serious as a heart attack. Your jawbone, also called a mandible, connects to your skull at a pair of joints known as ...

If your jaw starts to bother you with clicks and pops while you eat or when you yawn, you might start to worry. Is it worth it to go see a dentist? Dentist Dr. Gary Lowder talks about what can cause ...

Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. TMD is a common cause of jaw pain, which can lead to clicking sounds and ...