Signs and Symptoms of TMD or TMJ 

(Temporomandibular Disorders)

Although symptoms will vary from person to person, the most common symptoms are: 

            Temporal Headaches
            Migraine-type Headaches 
            Tension Headaches Popping or Clicking of the Jaw Joints 
            Ringing in the ears
            Jaw muscle pain

Various other symptoms include:

• Tenderness in the jaw muscles
• Frequent headaches
• Migraine type headaches
• Dull, aching pain in the face, sinuses, or eyes
• Ear pain
• Neck muscle and shoulder pain
• Clicking noises in the jaw joints
• Popping noises or sounds in the jaw joints
• Locking of the jaw or limited ability to open wide
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Jaw Joint Pain
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Worn, loose, or sensitive teeth
• Pain when talking or smiling
• Poor posture
• Difficulty eating, chewing and swallowing