10 Dislocated Jaw Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Temporomandibular Joint Pain
The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone to the skull and works like a hinge. There is a joint on either side of the jaw and when a person suffers from temporomandibular joint pain, it will mainly be felt within the jaw joints and the muscles that control jaw movement.
Problems with the temporomandibular joint can be caused by an injury of the jaw, stress that could cause a person to clench their teeth or tighten the jaw, and facial muscles. Pain in the temporomandibular joint can sometimes be accompanied by other symptoms like tenderness in the face, neck, and shoulders, or in or around the ear when chewing or speaking. Popping, clicking, or grating sounds in the joint when opening or closing the mouth may also occur.
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