TMJ & Headache Disorder Solutions
TMJ is more formally known as temporomandibular joint, and more commonly known as "jaw joint, " or the the small joint that attaches the lower jaw to the skull. This joint is located right in front of the ear lobe and allows the fluid motion that we're used to. Without the TMJs, we could not eat, speak, swallow, or open and close our mouths for any other reason.
TMJ Diseases/Disorders:
The diseases and disorders of the TMJ area a complex set of conditions. The indications of such a condition include pain in the entire jaw area and neighboring muscles, as well as limited mobility. They can affect eating, swallowing, speaking, and even facial expression. It can also be common to experience TMJ pain when other join condition, like arthritis, already exist.
The following symptoms can be indicative of a TMJ disorder
- Headaches
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Teeth that are worn away, chipped, or cracked
- Sore jaw joints
- Pain around jaw joints
- Traveling pain in teeth
- Neck, shoulder or back pain
- Facial pain
- Clicking sounds in jaw joints
- Limited jaw mobility, or even locked jaw
- Numbness in fingers and arms
- Congestion or stuffiness of the ears