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TMJ can be treated. Ask your dentist.

Commonly called "TMJ syndrome" – Temporomandibular joint disorder is a condition in which your the joint that connects your jaw and your skull is inflamed, and it often causes intense pain or aching.

TMJ headache

Common symptoms of TMJ syndrome:

  • Pain and/or difficulty while biting/chewing
  • Hearing a cracking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth
  • Constant aching pain in your face, ears or jaw
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Neck or shoulder pain

People feel TMJ pain in varying degrees, and there are many potential causes.

Common causes of TMJ pain:

  • Clenching or grinding your teeth
  • Malalignment of your teeth
  • Jaw thrusting
  • Excessive gum chewing
  • Excessive nail-biting
  • A joint disease, such as osteoarthritis
  • Lack of overbite

Ask the friendly professionals at Markham Gate Dental Centre about the ways to end the pain and discomfort caused by TMJ syndrome.

FAQs -- Click to reveal the answers to TMJ questions

Q: How do I know if I have an inflamed temporomandibular joint?

A: Ask your dentist to assess your teeth for signs of TMJ. Symptoms to look for include pain or difficulty biting and chewing, a clicking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth, aching pain in your face, ears or jaw, headaches, migraines, and or neck or shoulder pain.

Q: I think I have TMJ syndrome. What did I do to cause this?

A: There are a variety of reasons for TMJ, but these reasons can't be controlled. Focus instead on working with us to find a solution to end the pain. Ask your dentist today for more information about treatments for TMJ.