WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TMD? TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) often causes severe pain and discomfort. It can be temporary or last many years. It might affect one or both sides of your face. More women than men have it, and it's most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40. Common symptoms include: Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide Problems when you try to open your mouth wide Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open-or closed-mouth position SM-CL1985290 Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew. This may or may not be painful. A tired feeling in your face Trouble chewing or a suddenly uncomfortable bite - as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly. Learn more about the pros and cons of teeth alignment surgery. Swelling on the side of your face You may also have toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TMD ? TMD ( temporomandibular joint disorder ) often causes severe pain and discomfort . It can be temporary or last many years . It might affect one or both sides of your face . More women than men have it , and it's most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40 . Common symptoms include : Pain or tenderness in your face , jaw joint area , neck and shoulders , and in or around the ear when you chew , speak , or open your mouth wide Problems when you try to open your mouth wide Jaws that get " stuck " or " lock " in the open - or closed - mouth position SM - CL1985290 Clicking , popping , or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew . This may or may not be painful . A tired feeling in your face Trouble chewing or a suddenly uncomfortable bite - as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly . Learn more about the pros and cons of teeth alignment surgery . Swelling on the side of your face You may also have toothaches , headaches , neck aches , dizziness , earaches , hearing problems , upper shoulder pain , and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) . Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave. , Suite 130 , Downers Grove , IL 60515 630-663-0554