SIGNS OF TMJ

The joint that allows your jaw bone (mandible) to move is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The TMJ is a very small joint, but TMJ disorder, or TMD, can cause a wide variety of painful problems.

Symptoms of TMJ/TMD

TMJ problems are often overlooked or misdiagnosed because many symptoms caused by TMD are also associated with other conditions. The most common symptoms of TMD include:

• Clicking, popping, grinding, or stiffness of the jaw
• Difficulty hearing
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Dizziness
• TMJ migraine headaches
• Pain in the neck and shoulders

If you have some of these TMJ symptoms, especially if you’ve tried unsuccessfully to treat them, schedule a TMJ consultation at Chapnick Dental Office in Barrie or Toronto, Ontario. Our LVI-trained dentist Dr. Chapnick will evaluate your condition to determine if your symptoms could be the result of TMD.

To schedule your TMJ consultation with our experienced Ontario dentists, please contact Chapnick Dental Office today.