TMJ Issues - Joint pain

TMJ Issues - Joint pain


What - You can feel pain while opening and closing jaws and many times radiating pain near ear or tinnitus in ear + Clicking in joints or even locked jaw in severe cases.

Why - It usually happens due to improper eating habits ( using only one side of mouth ), Bruxism ( Night Clenching ), Anxiety disorders, exceessive grinding of teeth. ( Habitual or compulsive disorders )

Advice - Clinical Evaluation of jaws and movements then X ray Open and Closed mouth Evaluation.
T-scan, CBCT, MRI of joints in severe cases.
Note - Your doctor may suggest you Symptomatic treatment + Splints ( Bite Guard ) + for Muscle - rest or exersises as required. Usually it is a long process so your faith and co-operation is the key for success of treatment.