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 ...