Head
Headache and head pain is one of the most common symptoms of a TMJ problem. TMJ headaches are most common in the temples but can also be present in the back of the head, sinus area and even in the shoulders. The hair and scalp may also be tender to the touch. Headaches can be so severe that they are are confused with migraine headaches and are often treated (with little success) as such.
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Hover your mouse cursor over the different areas of the body to learn more about TMJ symptoms and their effect on these areas.
Eyes
The TMJ patient may experience light sensitivity, blurred vision, bloodshot eyes, eye twitching and pain behind the eye.
Mouth
The TMJ patient may experience limited ability to open the mouth, the jaw locks or catches, inability to open mouth smoothly and jaw deviation to the side. Patient may also experience a change in bite.
Teeth
Clenching of teeth, grinding at night, sore and loose teeth, tooth sensitivity and tooth pain are all possible symptoms of TMJ.
Throat
Difficulty swallowing, frequent coughing or clearing the throat, throat soreness.
Neck
Stiff and sore neck, immobility, arm and finger numbness and pain.
Jaw
The most common symptom of TMJ is jaw joint clicking, popping, snapping or grating. Catching or locking of the lower jaw as it opens and pain in the cheek muscles are also symptoms of TMJ.
Ear
Ear pain, earache (without infection), ringing, buzzing or hissing (Tinnitus) in the ear. Loss of hearing, and sense of fullness or stuffiness in the ear, and dizziness. |
