can tmj cause tongue pain?
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TMJ Symptoms So when the TMJ is affected, pain can spread throughout the eyes, ears, mouth, forehead, cheeks, tongue, teeth and throat. Even the muscles of the neck and upper back can become involved. Minor TMJ discomfort will usually go away without treatment.
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Transient lingual papillitis is a short-term condition that affects the tongue. When a person has lie bumps, small red or white bumps appear on their tongue. These swollen bumps may cause some pain and discomfort. A 2017 study notes that while this type of tongue bump may be painful, it is common and passes quickly.
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The most common cause of TMD symptoms is muscle tension, often triggered by stress. When you are under stress, you may be in the habit of clenching or grinding your teeth. These habits can tire the jaw muscles and lead to a cycle of muscle spasm, tissue damage, pain, sore muscles, and more spasm.
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A damaged TMJ may cause tooth pain due to the change in the bite or fit of the teeth. The teeth may become sensitive to temperature changes especially cold. Patients see the dentist and no cause can be found and frequently unnecessary root canals and extractions are performed to rid a patient in pain.
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1. TMJ disorders. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the joint that connects your skull and jaw. A disc separates the bones in this joint and helps it move properly. If the disc becomes misaligned or the joint is damaged, you could experience pain and other symptoms on one or both sides of your jaw.
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Often the cause is not known. Occasionally it can occur from conditions which affect nerve transmission to the tongue and may or may not involve other motor nerves. A condition referred to as oral mandibular dystonia, or OMD, may also cause these symptoms.
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['Pain or tenderness of your jaw.', 'Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints.', 'Aching pain in and around your ear.', 'Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing.', 'Aching facial pain.', 'Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.']
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R ecent studies suggest that changes occur in the way the tongue transmits warmth, cold and taste to the brain. This results in pain, discomfort, or burning. It is called a “neuropathic pain” as it is caused by nerves malfunctioning.
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Causes of TMJ disorders include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding or clenching, poor posture, stress, arthritis, and gum chewing.
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When the TMJ components are displaced due to any cause, the jaw and neck muscles become distracted, compress or injure the occipital nerves, which manifest as the neck pain.
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Arthritis can affect the joint in your jaw (temporomandibular joint or TMJ) that opens and closes the mouth. Inflammation can form along the tendons, this can cause damage affecting the joint and making it painful or difficult to open your mouth.
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Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ disorders) are problems that affect the chewing muscles and joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull.
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TMJ trigger point massage Trigger points are hyper-tensed muscles (aka muscle knots) that cause jaw aches and pains. “When it comes to TMD, we can blame the pain on the masseter muscle, which covers the jaw over your teeth,” says Dr. Bang. “The masseter muscle is used for chewing and jaw clenching.
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Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue. Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth. Jaw swelling that makes dentures hurt or fit poorly. Loosening of the teeth.
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a pain in the jaw joint that can be caused by a variety of medical problems. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) in front of the ear. Certain facial muscles that control chewing are also attached to the lower jaw.
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Inflamed papillae, or taste buds, are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from hot foods. A canker sore is another common cause of pain on or under the tongue. This is a small, white or yellow sore that can occur for no apparent reason.
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Causes of tongue pain Inflamed papillae, or taste buds, are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from hot foods. A canker sore is another common cause of pain on or under the tongue.