Does your jaw click or pop?
Do you have frequent headaches?
Do you experience "ringing" in your ears or dizziness?
Do you have difficulty opening your mouth, swallowing or smiling?

TMD is often called "the great imposter" because its signs and symptoms can mimic dozens of other disorders. Women of child-bearing age are most often affected, but men and children can suffer from TMJ-related pain too.

TMD can have a single cause or many causes. In addition, TMD can often coexist with other potentially related disorders. That's why symptoms vary among patients, making this medical condition difficult for even a skilled physician to diagnose. However, a dentist with the appropriate training and expertise in TMJ-related pain and dysfunction can help patients (and their physicians) rule in or rule out a TMD problem . quickly and easily.

If you suffer from head, neck or facial pain, consulting a dentist with expertise in diagnosing and treating TMD should be your first step in seeking relief!	COMMON TMD SYMPTOMS:  Do you suffer from any of these?
	Headaches	Jaw joint clicking or popping
	Facial pain	Neck pain or stiffness
	Jaw joint pain	Worn, loose or sensitive teeth
	Limited ability to open and close your mouth	Difficulty eating, chewing or swallowing
	Dizziness or vertigo	Pain whenever you talk or smile
	Earaches (or ear congestion)	Poor posture
	Ringing in your ears	Non-restful sleep