If you are visiting our TMJ/TMD page, we suspect you are wondering if you or a loved one is suffering from a Temporomandibular joint syndrome or disorder. Before you read on, we offer our TMJ Questionnaire used to detect suspected TMJ/TMD dysfunction. Please answer the following questions with a simple “Yes” or “No”. To score, add all the “Yes”.
Difficulty falling asleep
Yes No
Difficulty Concentrating
Yes No
Loss of Sexual Interest
Yes No
Outbursts of Temper
Yes No
Cry Easily
Yes No
Difficulty with Memory
Yes No
Feelings of being inferior
Yes No
Lack of Appetite
Yes No
Overeating
Yes No
General Feeling of illness
Yes No
Headaches
Yes No
Tightness in Chest
Yes No
Soreness of Neck Muscles
Yes No
Grinding of Teeth
Yes No
Lower Back Pains
Yes No
Cold Hands and/or Feet
Yes No
Stomach Tightness
Yes No
Weakness in Parts of Body
Yes No
Jaw Tightness
Yes No
Pain in Jaw Muscles
Yes No
Muscle Twitches or Spasms
Yes No
Racing Heart
Yes No
Fainting or Dizziness
Yes No
Lump in Throat
Yes No
Teeth Clenching
Yes No
Holding Breath
Yes No
Difficulty Opening Jaw
Yes No
Feeling Tense or Nervous
Yes No
Jaw Popping
Yes No
Thoughts Hard to Get Rid Of
Yes No
Difficulty in Staying Asleep
Yes No
Difficulty Making Decisions
Yes No
Feeling Fearful
Yes No
Fear of Place and/or Events
Yes No
Now that you have taken the self-test, if your score was five “Yes” or higher, we recommend a visit to our office as your score places you in the category of suspected high risk of having Temporomandibular joint syndrome or disorder. In the meantime, we hope you will continue to read the information on our website about oral health and how important oral health is to your overall health.