Checklist for "Clues" to TMJ Dysfunction

• Headaches in frontal (usually behind the eyes), temporal, parietal, and/or occipital regions
• Pain in TM joints
• Popping/Crepitus in one or both TM joints
• Limited opening with or without pain
• Inability to find a consistent bite (CO)
• Bruxism
• Clenching AM or PM (AM awareness usually indicates clenching during sleep. PM awareness usually indicates clenching during the day)
• Fullness in one or both ears
• Ear pain or earache with no infection