You have one joint on each side of your mandible that is separated by a disc. TMJD (Temporomandibular joint disorder) can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. 

It’s NOT normal to have jaw pain or clicking in your jaw with opening or closing. Recently we have been seeing a lot of patients coming into our practice with jaw pain. Did these patients already have jaw pain that has now increased with the stress of our current climate and the unknown? I applaud these people for taking care of themselves and seeking help.

A lot of people that suffer from TMJD pain will tend to self medicate with pain killers, alcohol or even illegal drugs which can lead to addiction if left untreated. Experiencing constant jaw pain, combined with grinding teeth can lead to sleep disturbance and insomnia as well. Many of these people don’t realize that there are specialists that can help them with their jaw pain.

What are the symptoms of Temporomandibular dysfunction?

-Jaw pain

-difficulty chewing

-clicking and locking of the jaw joint 

-headaches

-ear pain or fullness

-neck pain

-Pain in the face, ear, jaw, or mouth

- can be chronic or acute

-toothache

-muscle spasms

If you or someone you know is experiencing jaw pain, our practice can help. Click the button below to reach out to us with any questions and to schedule an appointment!