Our Lynnwood Dentistry offers many options to help people suffering from TMD, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
First, patients should be aware of the condition. Consider the following list of potential symptoms, and contact Song Dental Center if you believe you might have a problem in your temporomandibular joint. It’s better if you don’t wait until you feel pain, or increased pain.
Symptoms of TMD/TMJ
- A pain or a tender feeling in your face, neck, or shoulders.
- A pain in or around your ears when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide.
- Difficulty opening your mouth wide.
- A clicking in your jaw, or a tendency for your jaw to lock.
- A clicking, popping, or grating in the area of your jaw joint when moving your jaw.
- A feeling of fatigue in your face.
- A change in the way your upper and lower teeth fit together, which may result in difficulty or discomfort when chewing.
- Swelling in the side of your face.
- Toothaches.
- Dizziness.
- Hearing problems, or a ringing in the ears.
Contact our dentist, Dr. Song, if you have any questions or concerns about your TMD or TMJ conditions.
