TMJ / Neuromuscular Dentistry - Common Symptoms
Serving patients in Portland, Maine and surrounding areas
Only a medical professional can properly determine if you have a TMJ disorder. However, there are numerous symptoms which can be exhibited both singular or in combinations.
- Headaches / migraines -- including dull, aching pain around the ears, face, temples, neck, back of head, back of eyes and shoulders.
- General facial pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Ringing in the ears -- including hearing loss, ear stuffiness, congestions and ear pain.
- Sensitive or sore teeth
- Jaw pain, including difficult or painful chewing, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. Also, jaw pain which is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon.
- Numbness or tingling in the arms and/or hands.
- Jaw clicking, popping or grating.
- Ear ache without an ear infection.
- Limited jaw movement, including locking of either the open or closed jaw.
- Sensitive teeth when no dental problems can be found.
- Depression
Only a qualified medical professional can properly diagnose TMJ dysfunction. The above symptoms manifest them in a variety of ways and combinations. If you have any of those symptoms, or similar ones, it's best to see your dentist or doctor.
Maine Cosmetic Dentistry
1-800-338-5254
Gray Plaza 31 Portland Rd
Gray, ME 04039
Cosmetic Dentistry