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Q: How Do I Know If My Symptoms Are Related To TMJ Dysfunction? |
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A: Once your dentist or physician has ruled out the obvious health problems, considering neoplasms and cardiovascular disease and more obvious problems first, then one should consider TMJ dysfunction as the cause of the following common symptoms: | - Muscle aches or lack of neck mobility
| - Sore teeth or facial muscles
| - Numbness or tingling of face or hands
| - Limited ability to open your mouth
| - Jaw sounds (cracking or popping) when opening or closing the mouth
| - Sore neck, back and/or shoulder muscles
| - Clenching or grinding of teeth
| - Broken teeth or restorations
| | - Sudden spacing or crowding of the teeth
| - Root canal procedures that do not cure a toothache
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