TMJ / Neuromuscular Dentistry - Common Symptoms
Smile Makeover Specialist
Denver, Colorado
Only a medical professional can properly determine if you have a TMJ disorder. However, there are numerous symptoms which can be exhibited both singular or in combinations.
-Headaches / migraines -- including dull, aching pain around the ears, face, temples, neck, back of head, back of eyes and shoulders.
-General facial pain
-Neck and shoulder pain
-Ringing in the ears -- including hearing loss, ear stuffiness, congestions and ear pain.
-Sensitive or sore teeth
-Jaw pain, including difficult or painful chewing, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. Also, jaw pain which is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon.
-Numbness or tingling in the arms and/or hands.
-Jaw clicking, popping or grating.
-Ear ache without an ear infection.
-Limited jaw movement, including locking of either the open or closed jaw.
-Sensitive teeth when no dental problems can be found.
-Depression
Only a qualified medical professional can properly diagnose TMJ dysfunction. The above symptoms manifest them in a variety of ways and combinations. If you have any of those symptoms, or similar ones, it's best to see your dentist or doctor.
