Symptoms Of TMJ
TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, is a wide-sweeping term for acute or chronic inflammation in the TMJ joint which connects to the skull. You have two of these, one on each side. TMJ pain is often mistaken for other problems such as earaches. The problem has nothing to do with the ear but often causes pain in that area since that is near where the joint connects to the skull. Here are a few symptoms of TMJ that can help you determine if the discomfort you’re feeling is actually TMJ pain.
5 Common Treatments For TMJ?
There are a number of treatments available for those suffering from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Your symptoms may not be severe enough to require surgery. If surgery is not needed, there still are things that can help ease the pain. These treatment options can be applied at home. TMJ treatments should be reversible whenever possible, meaning that the treatment should not have a permanent effect on your jaw. For example:
- Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as Aspirin, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen may help ease the TMJ pain for those that do not have severe TMJ symptoms. This works best if it is needed for a short period of time. If it is seen as a long-term solution, a different TMJ treatment is probably right for you.
Do I Have TMJ?
Temporomandibular joint or more commonly known as TMJ is a misalignment of the joint that allows your jaw to open and close and move side to side. This is a can be painful and have multiple side effects connected to the condition. Here are the top ten questions to ask yourself to determine if you are suffering from TMJ:
- Do you have frequent headaches (particularly in the morning)?
- Do you have trouble opening and closing your jaw either occasionally or frequently
- Do you have ear aches that occur again and again but the doctor can’t determine why?
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