A 16-year-old female presents with a chief complaint of “jaw popping and pain.” Her medical history is positive for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and migraine headaches. She has no known drug allergies and takes rizatriptan (Maxalt) as needed for poorly controlled migraines. Her mother...
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. You have two, one on each side of your face, just in front of your ears. These joints serve as the connection between your jaw and your skull, as well as the muscles in your face, enabling you to do everyday things like talk and chew. What is...
The typical headache that occurs with TMJ isa tight, dull aching headache. It is most commonly on one side, but can be on both. Normally, it is worse on the side where the TMJ is worse. The headache is aggravated by jaw movement and relieves with jaw relaxation. How do you stop a h...
Aside from the chest, neck, arms, and back, aheart attackcan also cause pain to other parts of the body, such as the jaw. During a heart attack, women are most likely to experience jaw pain on the left side of their face. Seek immediate medical attention or call 911 if you have an...
popping, or painful sensation along the jaw joint. Our jaw muscles are some of the most active facial muscles, operating regularly during the day and often storing tension at night. Unfortunately, this activity can lead to misalignment, stress, and pain along the temporomandibular joint. Characteri...
For others, however, misalignment of the jaws can cause several issues including, but not limited to: inefficient chewing, clicking/popping, joint pain, sinus problems, self-esteem issues, headaches, and more… In either case, a successful jaw surgery can improve and/or completely eliminate all...
Pain or soreness in the jaw that is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon Clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth Swelling on the side of the face Sensitive teeth in the absence of dental problems An earache in the absence of an infection ...
Cervicogenic headaches are understood to be more unilateral in nature, with pain originating from one side of the neck/head and travelling into the front region with ipsilateral arm discomfort in some instances. It may also be bilateral (meaning both sides of the head can be involved) and neck...
Pain or tenderness around the jaw Joint sounds like popping or clicking, limited jaw motion, or jaw locking open or closed Jaw and Bite-Related Symptoms: Teeth grinding or clenching, abnormal swallowing, or an uncomfortable “off” bite Deviation of the jaw to one side Inability to comfortably...
Jaw pain might present itself as an aching feeling near your ear or in one or both sides of your face. It commonly occurs when you are chewing, talking, or opening and closing your mouth in any way. In addition to the pain, you might notice a clicking, grinding, or popping sound. ...