TMJ disorders can be associated with a wide range of symptoms that may vary from person to
person. Common symptoms include ear pain, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, ear
congestion or pressure, eye pain or pressure, headaches and migraines, neck and shoulder
pain, clenching or grinding, pain while chewing, and clicking or popping of the jaw.
TMJ-related pain can also vary in both location and intensity. It may occur directly in the jaw
joint, present as a sharp pain when opening or closing the mouth, or feel like a persistent, dull
ache in the surrounding muscles. Because TMJ pain can radiate to other areas, it is not
uncommon for it to be mistaken for a headache, earache, or other type of facial pain.