TMJ Disorders Affect More Than the Jaw
When dentists and healthcare professionals pursue continuing education in TMJ, craniofacial pain, and sleep breathing disorders, they quickly discover that the TMJ is not an isolated structure. Through our Mini Residency and professional TMJ training programs, we routinely see symptoms that are actually TMJ-driven, including:
- Headaches and migraines
- Facial and jaw pain
- Bruxism
- Ear pressure or tinnitus
- Clicking or locking
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Poor sleep quality
- Postural changes
- Sinus pressure
- Fatigue
Many patients bounce between providers because the symptoms look like ENT issues, neurological disorders, or musculoskeletal conditions. Without proper sleep education and TMJ diagnostics, the root cause is missed.
