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Symptoms such as headaches, jaw clicking and popping, jaw tenderness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), balance disorders and neck and shoulder pain can all be alleviated with proper diagnosis of the underlying causes. Some patients also complain of sinus pain, limited jaw movement, dizziness, and unexplained sore throats. Historically, many of these symptoms have been incorrectly linked to other ailments. For instance, the most common of the symptoms -- frequent headaches -- was often lumped under the heading of migraines. Now we know that this particular pain is caused by the muscles that tighten during jaw clenching and teeth grinding.
Another symptom is neck and shoulder pain. While discomfort in this part of the body might seem unrelated to the mouth area, those who suffer from sore jaw muscles are likely to repeatedly tilt their heads, thereby forcing the neck, shoulder, and back muscles to compensate. Tingling or numbness in the hands and arms could also be an unsuspected sign of TMJ disorder, resulting from muscle spasms in the jaw, neck, back, and face that pinch nerves leading down the arms and hands. Yet another often misdiagnosed symptom is depression, which is caused by chemical changes in the brain brought on by chronic pain. We take all of these symptoms seriously.
What is TMJ Disorder?
Recognizing the Symptoms of TMJ
TMJ/Bite Stabilization Therapy
TMJ/Bite Stability Questionnaire
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