Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ, is a condition that involves the temporomandibular joint, where your lower jaw meets your skull. When the temporomandibular joint is not aligned, a number of symptoms, collectively known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), occur. TMJ is hard to diagnose. That’s why it’s important to see a dentist who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ.
Common symptoms of TMJ include:
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Arm pain or numbness
- Sore, chipped or broken teeth
- Popping sound in the jaw
- Jaw pain
- Locking jaw
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)