Does TMJ affect children differently than adults?
-
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) causes similar symptoms in children and adults. They include:
- pain in the jaw, facial muscles, or around the ear, neck, and shoulders
- pain when talking, yawning, or making other mouth movements
- popping or clicking sounds when opening or closing the mouth
- difficulty chewing
- headaches
- locked jaw -- when the jaw literally freezes in place
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) causes similar symptoms in children and adults. They include: pain in the jaw, facial muscles, or around the ear, neck, and shoulders pain when talking, yawning, or making other mouth movements... More -
TMJ symptoms are the same in children and adults. However, TMJ is less prevalent in children. Women primarily between the ages of 30 and 50 are the largest group impacted by TMJ.
TMJ symptoms are the same in children and adults. However, TMJ is less prevalent in children. Women primarily between the ages of 30 and 50 are the largest group impacted by TMJ. More -
Dr. John Van der Werff answered:TMJ is uncommon in children. According to scientific literature, 90% of TMJ patients are women of child bearing age.
Having said that, TMJ can interfere with normal facial development in children if not treated.
TMJ is uncommon in children. According to scientific literature, 90% of TMJ patients are women of child bearing age. Having said that, TMJ can interfere with normal facial development in children if not treated. More
