08/06/2026
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain usually shows up as discomfort around the jaw joint—just in front of your ear—and can affect how you open, close, or move your mouth.
Common symptoms:
Jaw pain or tenderness
Clicking / popping sounds while opening or chewing
Difficulty opening mouth fully (or jaw getting “stuck”)
Pain while chewing or talking
Earache or headache (often mistaken for something else)
Neck or shoulder tightness
Common causes:
Teeth grinding (bruxism), especially at night
Jaw clenching due to stress
Misaligned bite
Injury
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