TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the jaw joint near your ear. The ache, discomfort, or tenderness in or around the jaw joints can sometimes be caused by a TMJ disorder, or TMD.
Signs that you might have a TMD are:
- Facial irritation or tenderness
- Jaw ache
- Ache in or around the ears
- Neck strain
- Jaw stiffness
- Discomfort while chewing
- Headaches
- Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
- Jaw “locking up”
- Jaw makes a clicking sound
- Teeth that don't come together properly when eating or chewing
There are a variety of treatment options for TMD. Be sure to ask us about these.
