A new device was recently designed by Purdue University researchers that can strengthen the jaw and teeth of infants with Down syndrome. The device aims to help children speak and eat sooner by ...

As people age, the shape of their face begins to change. As fat builds up in the neck, the skin begins to sag and the jaw muscles begin to shrink. This may cause your jawline to become less defined.

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge-like bone that connects your jaw and your skull. You can feel it moving by pressing your index fingers to your cheeks and opening and closing your mouth.

Jaw exercises may help to relieve temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. This can include strengthening, stretching, and relaxation exercises. The temporomandibular joints open, close, and move the jaw.