Mouth and Jaw Injuries (TMD)

Injuries of the mouth or jaw can lead to a condition known as TMD or Temporomandibular Disorder.

Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) may include the following:

Soreness or discomfort in the jaw, typically during the day
Headaches
Dizziness
Clicking or popping of the jaw
Ear-aches or ringing in the ears
Pain behind the eyes, in the face, neck, shoulder or back
Locking of the jaw
Clenching or grinding of the teeth
Changes to how the upper and lower teeth sit together
Limited mouth motions
Sensitive teeth
Numbness or tingling in the fingers

The symptoms of TMD can appear gradually and with no apparent specific cause. They can also occur after an obvious trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a blow to the face. Even subtle repeated traumas, like clenching the teeth or excessive gum chewing, nail-biting or cradling a phone between your shoulders and the side of your head can cause TMD.