When the Tempromandibular Joints fail to operate properly, any or all of these symptoms are possible:

• noises associated with movements of the joint during opening and closing of the mouth
• pain on opening the mouth
• limited ability to open the mouth all the way
• clenching or grinding of teeth
• facial pain
• facial muscle fatigue
• ear pain not related to ear infections
• occasional locking of the jaw momentarily
• ringing of the ears
• frequent headaches
• migraine headaches

If you experience any of the above symptoms, please make an appointment with Elite Dental of Staten Island as soon as possible.

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