TMJ can manifest as pain throughout your body. Learn about the most common TMJ symptoms that indicate you should visit a dentist for treatment.

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10 COMMON TMJ
SYMPTOMS
P R E S E N T E D B Y
D R . J A R R O D C O R N E H L
D R . P E T E R F R E D R I C K S O N

2. Q2
Face & Neck
Pain
Jaw & Mouth
Pain
Q4
ToothachesEar aches &
Headaches
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#1
BODY ACHES & PAINS

3. #2
TEETH GRINDING
OR CLENCHING
This symptom often occurs while you
sleep and can be triggered or
exacerbated by stress.
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4. #3
Jaw popping or clicking
when opening or shutting your
mouth
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5. #4
RINGING IN THE
EARS
Your temporomandibular joints
share muscles and nerves with
your middle ears. When the
temporomandibular joints are
impacted, you may hear a
phantom ringing in your ears
known as tinnitus.
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6. #5 LOCKJAW
Lockjaw can occur any time you open or close your mouth and makes
your jaw incredibly painful to move.
ANY+
SOLUTIONS
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7. #6
VERTIGO
This symptom can manifest in
many ways. You may
experience the following:
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Confusion or disorientation
A falling sensation
The feeling that objects are
moving
Difficulty balancing
Lightheadedness
In severe cases, nausea and
vomiting can accompany
vertigo.

8. #7 BLURRED VISION In addition to blurred vision,
you may experience eye pain
and sensitivity to light.
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9. CROOKED TEETH BROKEN TEETH
TOOTH LOSSSHIFTING TEETH
#8
POOR TOOTH
HEALTH
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10. #9 DIFFICULTY CHEWING
A locked or irritated jaw can make mealtimes painful.
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11. #10
ABNORMAL
BREATHING
A misaligned jaw can affect
the positioning of your tongue.
If your tongue sits too far back
in your mouth, it can obstruct
your airways.
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