Do your jaw muscles feel tight at times? Is it hard to open your mouth to take a bite out of a big sandwich comfortably? Do your jaw muscles hurt when you squeeze your teeth together? Do your jaw muscles look like those of a football player? Tight jaw muscles can be due to a
Ear and Jaw Pain on Same Side
There are many reasons why you can have jaw pain. There are also a lot of reasons why you may have ear pain. But what if you have pain in both the ear and the jaw on the same side? Does that mean there is something wrong with the ear or the jaw? Or does
TMJ Causes and Treatment Options
What causes TMJ? When you have TMJ, what happens? TMJ is a medical ailment that can occur to anyone. This condition is specific to the head and neck area. Symptoms can include pain, limitations in movements (like opening your mouth), and headaches, to name a few. Dr. Eslampour at TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center in
Why Is My Jaw Locking and Clicking
Why Is My Jaw Locking and Catching? Do your jaws pop or click when you open or close your mouth? Or maybe you've noticed that it clicks sometimes and other times it doesn't pop at all. Is it a bad sign when you pop your jaw joints or when the joints lock up? These are
Tinnitus and TMJ
Can Your Tinnitus be Caused by TMJ? What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of hearing some form of sound without there actually being any sound at all. It could range from ringing, hissing, buzzing, and chirping to other sounds as well. It could also vary in intensity and duration. Most people notice this condition