TMJ Support Group
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment.
Hello everyone,
For the past 7 months I have had popping in my right ear, it comes and goes but mostly stays. Just recently I have been sore on the outer part of that ear (in the cartilage part). My temples can be sore as well. My dentist thinks I have TMJ and wants to give me a bite guard, it's going to cost me $300 dollars so I want to make sure this will in fact take my symptoms away. I also feel like my ears are clogged and I do have popping/grinding on the right side of my jaw. Any advice would be great.
Lisa
For the past 7 months I have had popping in my right ear, it comes and goes but mostly stays. Just recently I have been sore on the outer part of that ear (in the cartilage part). My temples can be sore as well. My dentist thinks I have TMJ and wants to give me a bite guard, it's going to cost me $300 dollars so I want to make sure this will in fact take my symptoms away. I also feel like my ears are clogged and I do have popping/grinding on the right side of my jaw. Any advice would be great.
Lisa
This is an awesome self care article for tmj http://www.tmjhope.org/self-care/
Here is a symptom list too http://www.tmjhope.org/tmj-disorder-symptoms/
Good luck!