TMD & TMJ Disorders
Millions of people have a TMJ disorder, yet, some physicians and dentists still misunderstand the condition. Because of this, you may have had unnecessary medical treatments, surgery, or dental work. You may have even been told that your symptoms are “all in your head.”
At New York TMJ & Orofacial Pain, our team is led by board-certified Orofacial Pain specialists. We know your symptoms are real, understand what you’re going through, and have many ways to help you feel better and get on the road to healing.
If you have a TMJ Disorder, you may be experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
- Pain, soreness, or tightness in your jaw muscles
- Pain directly in front of the ear over your jaw joints
- Jaw pain when you eat or whenever you move your jaw
- Limited jaw motion, often called lockjaw
- A feeling that your jaw is out of whack or your bite has changed
- Clicking, popping, or gravelly sounds coming from your jaw joints
- Clenching your teeth during the day
- Teeth clenching and grinding while you’re asleep
- Sore teeth when you wake up in the morning
- Headaches in your temples