Health Tip: Spot the Signs of TMJ

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(HealthDay News) -- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, affecting the jaw, are commonly triggered by grinding or clenching the teeth.

The Nemours Foundation says TMJ disorders frequently have these symptoms:

• Pain of muscle spasms in the facial muscles, the jaw joint, in or around the ear, shoulders or neck.
• Painful chewing, yawning or talking.
• Unusual sounds when opening or closing the mouth, such as clicking or popping noises.
• Problems biting or chewing.
• The jaw "locking up."
• Difficulty hearing or ringing in the ears, feeling dizzy, or having headaches.

-- Diana Kohnle

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