How do I know if I have TMJ discomfort?

Have you had any unusual pain?

When you open and close your mouth, does it make a clicking, or tapping sound?

Do you have any pain in these areas? Jaw joints, lower jaw, upper jaw, neck, back of your head, forehead, temples.

Is there congestion, pressure, or excessive dirt secretion in your ear?

Do sounds such as ringing, rumbling occur in your ear?

Have you felt dizzy before?

Do you get chills or numbness in your hands, fingers or arms?

Do you always get tired easily or have you thought that you have chronic fatigue?

Do your teeth marks form on the side where your tongue is?

Does your tongue get between your teeth when you swallow Decently?

Do you have difficulty chewing food?

Have you lost a tooth in the back area?

Do you clench your teeth at night or all day long?

Do you grind your teeth while sleeping at night? (Ask your family)

Have you ever woken up with a toothache?

Have you experienced a neck injury before?

Have you ever been hit in the jaw, face or head before?

Has it happened that the medications have not affected your pain for a long time?

Do your symptoms get worse during chewing?

Does it hurt when you open and close your mouth while putting your fingers inside your ears and pressing?

Does your jaw shift to the right or left when you open your mouth?

When you open your mouth, can your first 3 fingers enter vertically?

Do you have asymmetry on your face?

If the answer to many of these questions is "Yes", you may have disease. You need to consult with your dentist.