Do I have TMJ? • West Kelowna

Every person has a TMJ (temporomandibular joint). Not every person has a TMJ Disorder. When you experience TMJ symptoms like:

• Pain or tenderness of your jaw
• Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
• Aching pain in and around your ear
• Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
• Aching facial pain
• Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
• Headaches and migraines
• Neck, shoulder and back pain 
• Many more symptoms including ear, eye and sinus issues

you might have a TMJ Disorder.

When pain persists, you definitely need to visit a doctor. When untreated, TMJ Disorders can cause serious pain problems that require medical care. Long term TMJ patients often suffer from excruciating migraines and headaches, jaw and neck pain, depression, and social disorders. Please don't wait when you experience any of these symptoms. Take action soon. Waiting - usually makes things worse.