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Understanding Tmj Pain

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Does the word TMJ sound bulky and sturdy? Well, even the irksome pain due to this problem is as immense as the name itself. Thus understanding TMJ pain will put you in a better position of how you have to deal with the problem.      What is TMJ Pain?  Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the sliding joint that connects your jawbone to the skull. If there is any problem in this joint, you will face discomfort while moving your jaws, and this is known as TMJ pain .  What are the symptoms of TMJ Pain?  Tenderness in the jaw Unbearable facial pain Locking of the jaw (difficulty in opening or closing the mouth) Uneasiness while chewing or speaking Pain in and around the ear Pain in one or both temporomandibular joints Grating sound when you open your mouth  What are the reasons behind TMJ Pain?  In some cases, it might get difficult to understand the exact reason behind TMJ pain. Yet the most common reasons behind the same are:  Damage to the joint because of trauma. The shock-absorbing disk in

Does Orofacial Pain Bother You?

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If you have been experiencing an unpleasant sensation in your jaws every time you chew or speak or face discomfort in the muscles of your face and mouth, then make sure you don’t ignore this because it could be orofacial behind the scenes.    What is orofacial pain?  Orofacial pain is the pain in the joints, bones and muscles of the head and neck.   What are the symptoms of orofacial pain?  Headaches Dental pain Facial burning Pain in the joints in the jaw Abnormal itching in the head Tinnitus(ringing in the ear) Dizziness Locking of the jaw Pain while chewing, swallowing or speaking Pain around the eyes  What are the causes of orofacial pain?  Some of the common reasons behind orofacial pain are:  Neurovascular disorders like migraine Burning mouth syndrome Sleep disorders Trauma from an accident Temporomandibular disorders (This includes different conditions in which there is excruciating pain in the muscles and joints of the jaw) Trigeminal neuropathic pain disorders like trigemina