TMD Symptoms
Temporomandibular Disorder or TMD is a condition where your teeth and jaw are misaligned at your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and it can force your muscles to overwork and cause discomfort and pain. TMD treatment is a branch of dentistry called neuromuscular dentistry.
There are many symptoms of TMD
Can include aches such as:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Toothaches
They can also include pain such as:
- Facial pain
- Jaw pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Chewing, speaking, or yawning pain
- Pain that "travels" through your ear, head, and/or jaw
- Trigeminal neuralgia (lightning strikes of facial pain)
- Fibromyalgia (an arthritis-related condition that is characterized by generalized muscular pain and fatigue)
You may have problems with your teeth such as:
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Sensitive teeth
- Sore teeth
- Broken, chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Clenching or grinding of your teeth
- Enamel damage to your teeth
Other symptoms of TMD may include:
- Tinnitus (ringing in your ears)
- Hearing and/or ear problems, like congestion in your ears
- Dizziness
- Clicking or popping of your jaw
- Uncomfortable bite or meshing of your teeth
- Depression
- Difficulty opening or closing your jaw
- Difficulty chewing tough foods
- Limited jaw movement
- Locking jaw
- Numbness or tingling in your arms and/or fingers
- Sleep problems
- Vision problems
- Sensitivity to Light
If you would like to know what Dr. Elenbaas or Dr. Alexander does for TMJ treatment, please see our section about TMD Treatment.
To get answers to other TMD questions, please refer to our TMD Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you are experiencing chronic pain, schedule a TMJ evaluation. Call us at (228) 896-1840 or email us today.