TMJ Disorders
Any disorder with complex Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can cause a broad range of symptoms. It can range from headache, pain behind the eyes, limited mouth opening, buzzing noise in the ear and clicking jaw joints. The pain or a “clicking” sound occurs when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication) do not work together correctly.
TMJ or Temporomandibular joint is a type of joint present in your body that connects the jaw bone (or mandible) to the skull (or temporal bone of the skull), and that’s why the name. And sometimes, this TMJ joint may get damaged due to any injury to teeth, jaw, misalignment of teeth and jaw, arthritis, poor posture, etc., leading to a localized pain in and around the TMJ joint called TMJ syndrome or disorder.
Symptoms may include popping sound in the ear, headaches, pain in the temple area, stiff jaw, earache, etc., which may get resolved on its own, but if your experience discomfort or pain a few times, it is best to schedule an appointment with the doctor.
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Meet Dr. Seth
Dr. Ishita Seth graduated from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Massachusetts in 2010. She also holds a dental degree from the Government Dental College – Patiala, India and has several academic achievements. She is fluent in English and culturally attuned to patients from various backgrounds.