TMJ

“TMJ” stands for temporomandibular joint, or the jaw joint. The TMJs are the small joints in front of each ear that attach the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. They allow you to perform such functions as opening and closing your mouth, chewing, speaking, swallowing, etc.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health indicates that 10.8 million people in the United States suffer from TMJ problems at any given time.

The following are common symptoms of TMJ:

• Facial pain
• Pain in the jaw joint and surrounding tissues, including the ear
• Jaw locking open or closed
• Limited opening or inability to open the mouth comfortably
• Headaches
• Bite that feels uncomfortable, “off”, or as if it is continually changing
• Neck, shoulder and back pain
• Swelling on the side of the face

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