Comments on: Identifying TMJ Disorders

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:16:29 +0000

Hello -

I have a lot of loud clicking that occurs most often while eating and yawning. I only experience pain occasionally most often during the morning after waking. Because at this time I really do not experience constant pain, I have not sought treatment. I think the loud clicking annoys the people around me more than myself as I am so used to it.

By: pete

pete — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:48:26 +0000

after carotid artery surgery neck is continually tight. My sugeon said scar tissue and even tmj might have some affect . I know I have tmj but would that be connected?

By: Norma Rowello RN

Norma Rowello RN — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:16:55 +0000

Hi, I have been dealing with TMJ for years. I have have used appliances made by my dentist and have been treated by a chiropractor. I still have a loud popping noise in my right joint and suffer from headaches and neck pain; sometimes I feel as if my jaw is going to lock into place when I yawn. I have been afraid to consult a oral/max surgeon because frankly was afraid of any major surgery. Do you think I might be a candidate for the arthroscopy?

By: Denice Ferrarelli

Denice Ferrarelli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:15:19 +0000

Chris: There is really no age restriction with TMJ problems. Though we see patients ranging from their teens to their 70′s, the average patient is female and in her 30′s. Of course any history of trauma can dispose any age group to suffer from this condition.

Brian M. Smith, D.M.D.,
Cooper University Hospital
Head, Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Director, Center for Oral Facial Enhancement and TMJ Disorders at Cooper

By: Denice Ferrarelli

Denice Ferrarelli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:28 +0000

Ethel: Tinnitus can definetly be associated with TMJ dysfunction. Having said that, it is rarely a single presenting symptom. Most often it is part of a collection of symptoms, including pain, clicking and functional changes. We usually exhaust ENT (otolaryngology–ear, nose, throat) therapy before labeling the condition of TMJ origin. If all treatment has been exhausted, we may utilize local measures to see if we can minimize the condition.

Brian M. Smith, D.M.D.,
Cooper University Hospital
Head, Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Director, Center for Oral Facial Enhancement and TMJ Disorders

By: Ethel Wiley

Ethel Wiley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:40:38 +0000

HI,
I have had ringing in the ears for the past several years. I was told I also have TMJ. One dr. [dentist] said TMJ cannot cause tinnitus, while everything I read says it can.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:10:43 +0000

Good article. Is this something which affects people mainly after they hit a certain age? I’ve had some pain in my jaw over the past couple weeks, but am only in my early 30′s and wasn’t sure if it could be this.