Symptoms of TMJ problems
- Pain in the jaw or in front of the ear.
- Clicking or popping when opening and closing.
- Difficulty or limited mouth opening.
- Headaches or neck pain with teeth grinding.
How we treat it
Treatment starts with an examination of the joint and the bite plus imaging to find the cause. The plan may include a custom night splint, bite adjustment, jaw exercises or treating the cause of clenching.