TMJ INJURIES (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)

What are TMJ Injuries?  ​TMJ is known as Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and is also abbreviated as TMD or TMJD.  Injury to your jaw, the joint, or the muscles of your head and neck — like from a heavy blow or whiplash — can lead to TMD. TMJ can result in pain, restricted mandible (jaw) movement and noises from the temporomandibular joints (TAJ) during jaw movement.  TMJ can affect the jaw and jaw joint as well as muscles in the face, shoulder, head and neck.

Some of the symptoms of TMJ are:

• Locking of the jaw joint
• Clicking, popping or cracking in the jaw joint
• Pressure or water-like feeling in the ears
• Ringing in the ears
• Headaches
• Pain in the jaw joints
• Grinding or clenching of the teeth

If you have suffered TMJ as the result of a motor vehicle accident, you should tell your doctor about this problem immediately and see your dentist who can refer you to a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. TMJ is a major injury and can cause lifelong problems.

If you or a loved one suffer from TMJ as a result of a car accident, call Braithwaite Boyle today for your free initial consultation and speak to one of our experienced injury lawyers to get the help and advice you need.