Self Testing for TMJ

Self Testing

• Do you have frequent headaches?
• Do your ears feel clogged or stuffy?
• Do you have pressure in your ears?
• Do you hear grating sounds when you chew?
• Do you clench your teeth during times of stress?
• Do you grind your teeth at night?
• Do you have pain in your jaws during and after chewing?
• Does it hurt to move your jaw from one side to the other?
• Do you hear noises when moving your jaw from one side to the other?
• Do you hear noises when opening or closing your mouth?
• Do you experience episodes of your jaw getting stuck with opening or closing?
• Have you had trauma to the jaw?
• Have you ever had whiplash injury?
• Do your face muscles feel sore or hurt?
• Do your teeth ache?
• Does eating chewy foods start your symptoms?
• Does your jaw shift to the left or right when you open wide?
• Are you able to eat a large sandwich without any pain?
• Do you have to break foods into smaller sizes because of limited openings of the mouth?