Temporomandibular joint syndrome Port Hope

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by injury to the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is the connection between the jawbone and the skull. The injured temporomandibular joint leads to pain with chewing, clicking, crackling, and popping of the jaw; swelling on the sides of the face; nerve inflammation; headaches, including migraines; tooth grinding (bruxism); Eustachian tube dysfunction; and sometimes dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. Temporomandibular joint syndrome is also known as temporomandibular joint disorder.

What are TMJ syndrome symptoms and signs?

The main symptom of TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint. This joint is located just in front of the ear, and pain associated with TMJ syndrome may involve the face, eye, forehead, ear, or neck. Signs and symptoms of TMJ syndrome include the following:

• Pain or tenderness in the jaw, especially at the area of the joint
• Popping/clicking of the jaw
• Pain that feels like a toothache
• Ear pain or sounds of cracking in the ears
• Ringing or popping sounds in the ears (tinnitus) or a sense of fullness in the ears
• Headaches, including migraines
• Blurred vision
• Tight, stiff, or sore jaw or neck muscles
• Muscle spasms in the jaw
• Facial pain, mouth pain, jaw pain, cheek pain, or chin numbness or tingling
• Pain at the base of the tongue
• Pain, swelling, or a lump in the temple area
• Difficulty chewing
• Shoulder pain
• Locking or dislocation of the jaw (usually after widely yawning), referred to as lockjaw
• Dizziness or vertigo

Call Avery Dental at (905) 885-0888 to book your appointment with Dr. Ericson Viola. We are conveniently located at 181 Toronto Road, Unit 7A in Port Hope, ON.

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