Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of TMD include:

• Pain about the face, head and neck regions
• Clicking, popping, and or grating noises in the jaw joints
• A limited ability to open the mouth wide or move it side-to-side
• Frequent headaches, often around the temple area
• Earaches, buzzing, or ringing noises in the ears
• Deep pain the jaw joint itself
• Soreness or pain in the cheek area
• "Sticking", "catching" or "locking up" of the jaw
• A sudden inability to find a comfortable bite position

If you experience any of these symptoms, professional evaluation is recommended.