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10 Things Only People Suffering From TMJ related Orofacial Pain and TMD Will Understand


TMJ related orofacial pain is extremely common and uncomfortable. Do you identify with these symptoms?

1) Waking up with headaches is a daily occurrence.


2) Your cheeks and temples are tender and sore.


3) Sometimes it is painful to close your mouth.


4) You can't even think about biting down on a bagel.


pain eating a bagel when having TMD

5) Your bite feels off and funny.

6) Your neck feels sore and sometimes the pain radiates to your back.


sore neck and radiating orofacial pain

7) It hurts to yawn.


8) It hurts to talk.


9) It hurts to chew.


10) It hurts to open your mouth.

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