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135 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
TMD
Jaw-joint Pain
Pain in your Jaw joint or facial muscles is debilitating and can affect your quality of life. Symptoms such as tender facial muscles, restricted opening, ear pain, frequent headaches and jaw clicking may be a sign of Temporomandibular Dysfunction Syndrome. More extreme cases involving painful, locking episodes that may affect your ability to eat, speak and smile.
There are many possible causes for this pain, including:
- Wear and tear on the joint
- Grinding or clenching of your teeth (also known as bruxism)
- Misalignment of your upper and lower jaws
- Stress
- Arthritis