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Signs and Symptoms of TMD or TMJ Disorder

medical image example of headaches from tmj pain

medical image example of neck aches from tmj pain

medical image example of back aches from tmj pain

While there are many obvious symptoms of TMD or TMJ Disorder, there are many that are commonly overlooked or not considered as related. The job of a neuromuscular dentist or a TMJ specialist is to observe all of your symptoms and signs and look for a relationship with your TMJ pain, stress levels, and or other health concerns. Below is a list of just a few of the more common signs and symptoms of TMD that we look for during a TMJ pain exam.

Headaches

Clinching or grinding teeth

Limited mouth opening, jaw joint pain, jaw joint clicking

Back, neck or shoulder pain

Ear congestion

Dizziness or vertigo

Ringing in the ears

Loose teeth or sensitive teeth

Facial Pain

Tingling of fingertips

Nervousness

Imbalanced head or neck posture issues

Insomnia

Swelling

Difficulty closing the mouth or chewing

Irregular bite

Difficulty swallowing

Again, this is an abbreviated list of the signs and symptoms of TMD or TMJ disorder. When you come for your TMD evaluation we will run through a full list of potential symptoms with you to help you understand your condition. If you feel you have any of these symptoms or any other issues that you would like to speak to me about please give me a call. We offer a free TMJ / TMD consultation so we can see if neuromuscular dentistry is right for you.