TMJ-TMD

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

If you experience chronic jaw pain, facial soreness, headaches, or discomfort when chewing, you may be dealing with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)—a condition that affects the jaw joints and surrounding muscles.

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull and allow you to speak, eat, yawn, and function normally. When these joints become strained, inflamed, or misaligned, they can cause pain and limit movement.

Common Symptoms of TMD

• Jaw pain or tenderness

• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening or closing

• Headaches or neck pain

• Pain or ringing in the ears

• Swelling on one or both sides of the face

• Jaw muscle tightness or spasms

• Difficulty chewing

• Locked jaw or limited opening

• Bite changes or teeth not fitting together properly

If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule an evaluation so we can diagnose the cause and recommend treatment.