TMD Symptoms

Serving Caldwell, Essex County, Livingston, and Verona, New Jersey

The symptoms of TMD can radiate throughout your entire body. Chronic, debilitating pain is a very common part of TMD. Many of the symptoms do not appear to be related to dental problems, making misdiagnosis a common issue. You may even find that friends and family do not believe that your symptoms are real.

Symptoms of TMD can include:

• Headaches/migraines
• Tooth grinding
• Jaw pain
• Clicking or popping jaw
• Limited jaw movement
• Locking jaw
• Pain and sensitivity in teeth
• Loose teeth
• Worn, chipped, or cracked teeth
• Failing restorations
• Crowded teeth
• Receding gums
• Facial pain
• Pain behind the eyes
• Ringing ears (tinnitus)
• Shoulder, neck, or back pain

Headaches and Migraines

Constant muscle tension can cause tension and vascular headaches. TMD also causes tooth grinding, which can cause headaches. Many people are not even aware that they grind their teeth. TMD headaches are often misdiagnosed as migraines, leading to a long series of ineffective treatments or even being told that you will just have to live with the pain forever.

Jaw pain and destruction

Initially, the jaw pain is caused by the muscle tension, but over time the misalignment causes the pressure on your teeth and bones to be misdirected wearing away the bones. When this happens sharp points form causing severe pain.

Clicking, popping, and locking jaw

Poor posture

The tension and pain in your neck and shoulders can cause poor posture. Overtime this causes more muscles tension and even more pain.

If you are suffering from TMD symptoms, in New Jersey, learn more by reading our TMD, TMD Treatment, and Neuromuscular Dentistry pages. Please contact our Morris County neuromuscular dentist to schedule your initial TMD symptoms consultation and get on the road to recovery today. Dr. Green serves cosmetic dentistry patients in Caldwell, West Essex, Essex County, Morris County, and Passaic County, New Jersey.