What Are the Signs and Symptoms of TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) is a ball and socket joint. This joint is located on both sides of your face and it is what controls the way your jaw moves. When you chew or move your lower jaw from side to side the TMJ is what keeps your jaw moving correctly. Temporomandibular joint disorders are very common and it is thought that between five and fifteen percent of the population suffers from problems with it at least once in their lifetimes. Because problems with the TMJ are so common it is important that you are able to recognize the warning signs of TMJ disorders so that they can be treated correctly and before they become severe. One of the major symptoms of disorders of the temporomandibular joint is tenderness in the jaw area. The tenderness can be both localized to the joint itself or it could radiate up around your ears. It probably gets worse when you chew. In severe cases, there could be pain whether or not you are chewing. Sometimes TMJ disorders can cause headaches o
