TMJ/TMD

Signs and Symptoms

• Headaches, back pain, neck pain or stiff neck or shoulders
• Bells Palsy
• Facial pain or pain behind the eyes                               
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Limited ability to open and close your mouth(locked jaw)                                 
• Clicking or popping in jaw                                           
• Scalp Tenderness
• Difficulty in closing the teeth together                
• Posture Problems                             
• Swallowing Difficulty (Lump in the throat)
• Earaches, congestion or ringing in the ears                    
• Pain in tongue, gums or cheek muscles (Burning tongue)
• numbness in hands/fingers
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Worn, loose, or sensitive teeth
• Tired, sore jaws or pain when chewing

TMJ/TMD stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction of the jaw joint. The jaw joint is the toughest, most complex and over-worked joint in the entire human body. Did you know that over 10 million people suffer from TMJ/TMD related pain and suffering. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, you will be on the road to a Healthy life.

50-60% of TMJ issues=Airway Issues

40-50% of TMJ issues=Chronic Pain somewhere else in your body