PROFESSIONAL FAQS: HOW PEOPLE FEEL WHEN SUFFERING FROM TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION DISORDER?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a condition that affects the jaw joints, the surrounding muscles and ligaments. People will experience jaw pain, headaches, jaw damage, dental disorders, tinnitus (ringing or other noises in one or both ears), sleep disorders and it can have a huge impact on which nutrients you can chew without feeling pain, what can lead to malnourishment.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

They may have pain near the ear that is worse with chewing and headaches. Sometimes people hear sounds like click or pop when mobilizing the temporomandibular joint. There is a chance of having limited jaw opening and eventual locking episodes. Additionally, there might be otologic symptoms like pain, decreased hearing acuity and tinnitus.

Expert opinion from Hariteja A

MBBS · 4 years of experience · India

Aching pain in and around your ear. Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing. Aching facial pain. Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.

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