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TMJ Pain: Meaning, symptoms, and causes

Have you lately experienced cracking in the ears or clicking of the jaw? If yes, the chances are high that you are a victim of TMJ pain and if so, then better get in touch with your family dentist who can put you on the right track before the problem grows by leap and bounds. What is TMJ? Temporomandibular joints are present on each side of your jaw and act like a sliding hinge connecting the jawbone to the skull.  TMJ disorder is the pain in the jaw joint and muscles that control the movement of the jaw. What are the symptoms of TMJ pain ? ·   Aching facial pain ·   Tenderness or pain in the jaw ·   Pain in the temporomandibular joints ·   Difficulty or pain while chewing ·   Opening or closing the mouth gets difficult because of the locking of the jaws ·   Pain in and around the ears Which conditions enhance the risk of developing TMJ pain? TMJ pain is discomforting and acts as a hindrance in the smooth movement of the temporomandibular joint which can be caused because of erosion o

Understanding orofacial pain

Orofacial pain can put the patient in a tough spot, and in case timely treatment is not provided, the condition might turn chronic and have severe repercussions. Thus, understanding what it is and what can be done for the treatment is important to uproot it completely. What is orofacial pain ? Pain that originates in the head, neck, face, or inside the mouth comes under the broad meaning of orofacial pain! What are the symptoms of orofacial pain? ·   Dizziness ·   Tinnitus(ringing sensation in the ears) ·   Tingling in the neck and head ·   Abnormal itching ·   Muscular incoordination What are the sources of orofacial pain? ·   TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder ): It includes conditions that involve pain in the muscles or the joints of the jaw or both. ·   Neurovascular disorders:  Migraine is the most common disorder in this category. ·   Burning mouth syndrome : Fungal infections, decrease in saliva production, and diabetes can result in this syndrome. ·   Trauma : In case you have me