The more you understand TMJ, the more you will understand it must be looked at from the holistic perspective — every component of your muscular and skeletal structure is interconnected and the symptoms of this disorder can manifest in many ways throughout the body. Physicians sometimes call TMJ “The Great Imposter” because a wide array of medical symptoms can be caused by TMJ (but many of these symptoms also have other causes as well, so don’t jump to conclusions).

Common symptoms in the jaw and mouth:

  • joint pain, on one or both sides of the head
  • jaw muscle pain and stiffness, on one or both sides of the head
  • clicking and popping sounds from the jaw joint
  • difficulty opening the jaw
  • bruxism (teeth grinding and teeth clenching)
  • sensitive teeth

The following list of symptoms (from http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/tmj-38544-5.html) is one of the more comprehensive and accurate list of symptoms I have seen:

Eye Pain and Eye Problems:

  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Blurring of vision
  • Eye pain above, below and behind eye
  • Pressure behind eyes
  • Light sensitivity
  • Watering of the eyes

Head Pain, Headache Problems, Facial Pain:

  • Migraines
  • Forehead pain
  • Cluster headaches
  • “Sinus Type” headache
  • Hair and/or scalp painful or sensitive to touch
  • Headaches at the back of the head, with or without shooting pain

Teeth and Gum Problems:

  • Clenching during the day or at night
  • Grinding teeth at night (bruxism)
  • Tooth pain
  • Sensitive teeth

Mouth, Face, Cheek, and Chin Problems:

  • Discomfort or pain to any of these areas
  • Pain in cheek muscles
  • Uncontrollable tongue movements

Jaw and Jaw Joint Problems

  • Limited opening
  • Inability to open the jaw smoothly or evenly
  • Jaw deviates to one side when opening
  • Inability to find the correct bite with teeth
  • Clicking or popping jaw joints
  • Uncontrollable jaw movements

Ear Pain, Ear Problems:

  • Hissing, buzzing, ringing, or roaring sounds
  • Diminished hearing
  • Clogged, “stuffy”, itchy ears
  • Feeling of fullness
  • Ear pain without infection
  • Balance problems, vertigo, dizziness

Throat Problems:

  • Swallowing difficulties
  • Tightness of throat
  • Sore throat with no infection
  • Voice fluctuations
  • Laryngitis
  • Tongue Pain

Neck and Shoulder Problems:

  • Neck pain
  • Tired, sore neck problems
  • Shoulder aches
  • Back pain (upper and lower)
  • Arm and finger tingling, numbness, and/or pain
  • Stiffness

It is very important to keep in mind that everyone is different.  Please see a physician to receive a thorough examination and diagnosis before jumping to any conclusions about your health.

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