Many people suffer from daily pain due to a jaw that is misaligned. Most people usually overlook these TMJ symptoms as stress from their everyday lives. Some of the most common symptoms of a misaligned jaw are: Headaches Migraines Dizziness Pain in the face or jaw Neck and shoulder pain Sensitive teeth Fatigue Irritability Locking […]

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health, almost 11 million people in the United States suffer from TMJ problems at any given time. Both men and women experience TMJ problems; however, 90% of those seeking TMJ care and treatment are women. Many patients report the onset […]

Many adolescents that have had multiple ear infections during childhood have often reported early childhood TMJ injury. If your adolescent experienced a fall where they have stricken his or her chin during childhood, fluid may have built up within the developing TMJ and fluid from the TMJ can contribute to a fluid buildup in the […]

At the Headache & TMJ Center of New Jersey comprehensive TMJ/TMD evaluations normally consist of the following: Bite assessment: Dr. Ivan F. Stein will look for signs of worn, broken, or loose teeth, improper bite, hyper mobility, excessive wear, tooth migration, or cusp fractures can cause TMJ/TMD. Feeling the muscles of jaw: Dr. Stein will […]

“Clicking or popping of the jaw can be quite annoying and often, very painful” according Short Hills, New Jersey’s TMJ doctor, Dr. Ivan Stein. “Jaw popping or jaw clicking can be associated with a number of different symptoms such as: grinding, clenching or grating of the teeth which is also called Bruxism, muscle disorders of […]

According to West Orange, New Jersey TMJ Doctor, Dr. Ivan Stein, dizziness can be linked to some TMJ patients. “When the inflammation around the TMJ joint travels into the middle or inner ear, it can affect hearing and balance. This is because the ear contains very delicate structures that regulate balance and any inflammation in […]

TMJ/TMD Help – Milburn, Short Hills, Livingston, and West Orange, NJ TMJ or TMD is a chronic or acute inflammation in the temporomandibular joint which is the area that connects the jaw to the skull. If you believe you are suffering from TMJ/TMD, it is best to consult with a dental expert, however, some of […]

Migraines account for 20% of all headache pain, and usually occur in the front of the head on one or both sides of the temples. Migraine headaches with aura, the Classic Migraine, are used to describe the neurological symptoms prior to the onset of an actual migraine headache. 60% to 80% of all migraine sufferers […]

You may not be aware that hearing loss is a common symptom of TMJ disorder. Temporomandibular joint pain often inhibits the inner ear muscles’ ability to allow the ear bones a range of motion that is necessary for proper hearing function. While undergoing treatment for TMJ/TMD, patients often experience improved hearing as an unexpected and […]

A variety of symptoms can be linked to TMJ disorder: Headaches Earaches Dizziness and hearing problems Pain in the TM joint muscles Limited movement of the jaw Locking of the jaw Face, neck or shoulder pain Discomfort chewing Clicking or popping of the jaw Jaw misalignment New Jersey Doctor Offers TMJ/Headache Relief The most effective […]