Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Temporomandibular Disorder.
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Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder
Symptoms of TMD may occur in the head, neck, and shoulders.
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A number of symptoms may suggest TMD , including the following:
- Pain in the temporomandibular joint
- Popping, clicking, or grating sounds or sensations in the temporomandibular joint while eating and/or drinking
- A sensation of the jaw “catching” or “locking” briefly, while attempting to open or close the mouth, or while chewing
- Difficulty opening the mouth completely
- Pain in the jaw
- Facial pain
- Muscle pain/spasm in the area of the temporomandibular joint
- Headache
- Ear pain
- Neck and/or shoulder pain
- Swelling on one or both sides of the face
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