Signs and Symptoms of TMJ dysfunction
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Is your jaw clicking?
Dislocating Jaw
Jaw pain
Tired from sleeping apnoea
Earache/ Tinnitus/ Hearing problems
Headache (in temporal region)and Migraines
Whiplash
Bruxism or teeth grinding or teeth clenching
Bite is off
Can’t open mouth to eat a burger
Can’t open mouth without clicking or dislocating jaw
Scalp tenderness
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Myalgia (muscle Pain)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Neuromuscular pain
Difficult swallowing
Vision issues
Bite is off and noticed can’t chew food properly
Neck and shoulder pain
Swollen in face
Lethargy
Tried many splints and does not work
Had seen physiotherapist without prolong relief
Causes of TMJ PAIN
Bruxism
Clenching
Grinding
Bite issue from orthodontics or missing teeth
Trauma
Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Diagnosis and Treatment
Bite analysis and X-rays
Neuromuscular analysis and working on posture
Sleep Study
Muscle relaxant for clenching and grinding