TMD presents with numerous signs and symptoms, which can include the following:
- Facial pain
- Jaw joint (TMJ) pain
- Back and neck pain
- Postural problems
- Pain in the joints or face when opening or closing the mouth, yawning, or chewing
- Tension headaches
- Pain in the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joints and in front of the ears
- Pain behind the eyes
- A bite that feels uncomfortable, or as if it is continually changing
- Clenching or grinding of the teeth, at night or during the day.
- Tender sensitive teeth
- A limited opening or inability to open the mouth comfortably
- Deviation of the jaw to one side
- The jaw locking open or closed
- Ringing in the ears and ear pain
The treatment of TMD usually involves a combination of dental treatment, physiotherapy, drug therapy, and exercises to relax the muscles. Some successes have also been reported with hypnosis.
