TMJD SYMPTOMS
Headaches & Migraines
When your bite is out of alignment, the muscles surrounding your jaw, head and neck can be constantly strained. And you may not even be aware of it.
Jaw Pain, Jaw Clicking, Jaw Locking
When your jaw is misaligned and not properly supported by your occlusion, it can be limited in its range of motion, and cause head and neck pain.
Ear Pain, Facial Pain, Eye Pain
Do you have a pain on the top of your head? Or do you have a sore jaw line or pain from your ear? It may be your head and neck alignment that is the cause.
Why is TMJD Difficult to Diagnose?
Is It or Isn't It?
For many people, the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, feel just like the symptoms of other common medical conditions, such as ear and sinus infections, facial nerve pain, tooth and gum conditions, vertigo, back and neck problems, headaches, and migraines.
As a result, many people living with TMJD spend years suffering in pain and visiting ENT specialists, dentists, chiropractors and orthopedists looking for - but never finding - a long-term solution for their pain or uncomfortable symptoms because treatments never target the root cause of their discomfort.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms or a combination of these symptoms, it could be an indication that you have TMJD. If left untreated, TMJD can cause damage to the jaw joints, resulting in limited mobility in the jaw, damage to tooth enamel, tooth loss and other serious complications. These complications can have negative impacts on your quality of life and your ability to perform daily functions such as chewing and talking.
Patients who suffer from TMJD can slow, stop or reverse the damage of the disorder with treatment. Once the bite is corrected, tense jaw muscles relax and symptoms subside.
As with many dental conditions, early intervention is critical for the effective treatment of TMJD. Find out how we can help stop the pain and treat the uncomfortable symptoms of TMJD by calling 724-220-2347 or visiting our treatment options here. – link to treatment options
As a result, many people living with TMJD spend years suffering in pain and visiting ENT specialists, dentists, chiropractors and orthopedists looking for - but never finding - a long-term solution for their pain or uncomfortable symptoms because treatments never target the root cause of their discomfort.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms or a combination of these symptoms, it could be an indication that you have TMJD. If left untreated, TMJD can cause damage to the jaw joints, resulting in limited mobility in the jaw, damage to tooth enamel, tooth loss and other serious complications. These complications can have negative impacts on your quality of life and your ability to perform daily functions such as chewing and talking.
Patients who suffer from TMJD can slow, stop or reverse the damage of the disorder with treatment. Once the bite is corrected, tense jaw muscles relax and symptoms subside.
As with many dental conditions, early intervention is critical for the effective treatment of TMJD. Find out how we can help stop the pain and treat the uncomfortable symptoms of TMJD by calling 724-220-2347 or visiting our treatment options here. – link to treatment options
If you're experiencing the following symptoms, you could have TMJD:
- Clicking and popping of the jaw
- Inability to fully open or close your mouth
- Locking of the jaw
- Soreness and pain around the jaw and cheeks
- Frequent headaches and migraines
- Pain in the upper back, neck or shoulders
- Feeling like your bite is "off"
- Excessive tooth wear and tooth loss
- Bruxism (tooth grinding) or clenching, particularly during sleep
- Difficulty chewing or pain when chewing
- Frequently biting your tongue or the inside of your cheek
- Ear pain or ringing in the ears
- Sore teeth and jaw
- Feeling off-balance or dizzy
Contact Info
181 Wexford-Bayne Rd. (Route 910) Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: 724.220.2347
Fax: 724.934.3426
Fax: 724.934.3426