Many people suffer from the symptoms of TMD. Some estimates place the number of TMD suffers in the United States at 15% of the population.  TMD symptoms are 1.5 to 2 times more prevalent in women than men. There appears to be a strong link between hormones and TMD (1). Symptoms may vary among individuals but the most common are migraine headaches, tension headaches, popping or clicking of the jaw joint, ringing in the ears and/or tingling in the fingertips.

Signs & Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders
  • Tenderness in the jaw muscles
  • Frequent headaches
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Dull, aching pain in the face, sinuses, ears, eyes, teeth, neck muscles and shoulders
  • Clicking and popping or grinding in the jaw joints
  • “Locking” episodes or an inability to open or close your mouth freely
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Tingling in the fingertips (parathesia)
  • Jaw joint pain
  • Dizziness or vertigo
  • Worn, loose or sensitive teeth
  • Pain whenever you talk or smile
  • Poor posture
  • Difficulty eating, chewing and swallowing

1.  Temporomandibular Disorders and Hormones in Women, Warren M, Fried J, 2001; 169:187-192, Cells Tissues Organs