Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur more often than we think. Often times, people are not aware that they are suffering from TMD.
Here are the signs that you may be suffering from TMD:
- Pain that is focused around the face, jaw area, ears, or neck area. This can especially be noticeable when you chew, speak, or when you open your mouth.
- Experiencing frequent headaches or neck aches, especially when no other obvious reason for cause of aches is present.
- Experiencing a locked jaw when opening or closing your mouth.
- Experiencing a limited ability to open your mouth, especially when opening it wide.
- Noises, such as clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth.
- Muscle spasms that are occurring in the jaw area.
- Experiencing swelling on the sides of the face.
- Experiencing a tired feeling in the facial area.
- Experiencing a stuffy feeling or hearing a ringing sensation in the ears
- Potential shifts in your teeth, which is causing them to not fit together like they have in the past.
What To Do If You Think You Are Experiencing TMD
TMD is not to be taken lightly, especially since there can be potential damage to teeth and the jaw. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please be sure to consult with your orthodontist immediately.
Beauty Smile Orthodontics strives to provide their patients with high quality orthodontic care. If you have an orthodontic concern or looking to schedule your consultation, contact us today.