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TMJ Arthritis: Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

TMJ arthritis means an arthritic process affecting the jaw joint. It may be degenerative, as in osteoarthritis, or inflammatory, as in rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Both can cause pain near the ear, stiffness, grating, limited opening or bite change. Symptoms alone cannot identify the subtype: examination comes first, CBCT or CT answers bony […]

October 6, 2026
By Kishlay Gaur
Dental, TMJ & Sleep

Can CPAP Cause Jaw Pain? A TMJ Troubleshooting Guide

CPAP can coincide with jaw pain, but it does not universally cause or worsen TMJ disorders. Mask contact, headgear tension, mouth leak, clenching, sleep position, a dental problem or pre-existing TMD may contribute. Keep prescribed PAP in place while the sleep team checks fit, leak and device data. Persistent pain, locking or bite change deserves […]

Do I Need an MRI for TMJ Pain? MRI vs CBCT vs X-Ray

Most people with TMJ pain do not automatically need an MRI. Diagnosis usually starts with the symptom history and a clinical examination. MRI is most useful when a clinician needs to assess the TMJ disc, joint fluid or other soft tissues. CBCT is better for bone, while a panoramic X-ray is a limited 2-D overview. […]

July 9, 2026
By Kishlay Gaur
TMJ & Sleep

How to Cure TMJ Permanently: Treatment Options That Last

How to Cure TMJ Permanently: Treatment Options That Actually Last If you have been searching how to cure TMJ permanently, you are probably tired of temporary fixes — a painkiller here, a soft diet there — while the jaw pain, clicking and headaches keep coming back. The honest answer is encouraging: for most people, lasting […]

July 5, 2026
By Kishlay Gaur
Dental, TMJ & Sleep

Overbite vs Overjet (and Other Bite Problems): A Simple Guide

If you have ever looked into braces or aligners, you have probably run into a confusing list of words: overbite, overjet, underbite, crossbite, open bite. They sound similar, they are easy to mix up, and even the two most common – overbite and overjet – are often used to mean the same thing when they […]

February 21, 2022
By Kishlay Gaur
TMJ & Sleep

What Causes TMJ? Why Your Jaw Hurts and How to Fix It

In the fall of 2020, a prominent technology company in California contacted forensic psychologist J. Reid Meloy, PhD, a threat assessment researcher, because one of their software engineers had posted worrisome messages on a social media platform.

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