1. Efficacy of a Dynamic Jaw Opening Device Michael D. Stubblefield, MD, Laura Manfield, MD, Elyn R. Riedel, MA, Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2010;91:1278-82. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20684911/

2. Short- and long-term efficacy of brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with chronic temporomandibular disorder pain, Judith A. Turner, Lloyd Mancl, Leslie A. Aaron, Pain 121 (2006) 181–194 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16495014/

3. A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Tailored Comprehensive Care Treatment Program for Temporomandibular Disorders Dworkin et al, Journal of Orofacial Pain, Volume 16, Number 4, 2002 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12455427/

4. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Usual Treatment Versus Psychosocial Interventions in the Treatment of Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder Pain, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Usual Treatment Versus Psychosocial Interventions, Roldán-Barraza, et al, Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache 2014;28:205-222 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25068215/

5. The prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is between 5% and 12%. Unusual for chronic pain conditions, the prevalence rates of TMJ disorders are higher among younger persons. TMJ disorders are at least twice as prevalent in women as men, and women using either supplemental estrogen or oral contraceptives are more likely to seek treatment for these conditions. https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/data-statistics/facial-pain/prevalence