Common symptoms:
• Pain in the face, head, neck and shoulders.
• Difficulty chewing. Clicking noises when opening or closing the mouth
• Locked jaw. Tooth wear
• Limitation of mouth opening. Ringing in the ears

Common causes:
• Bruxism (clenching or grinding of the teeth)
• Malocclusion (inadequate bite)
• Stress. Trauma.
• Treatment of TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction)

Multidisciplinary approach:
• Accurate digital diagnosis.
• Treatments such as interocclusal splints, physical therapy, and therapies such as hypnotherapy.
• Occlusion adjustments and functional rehabilitation to relieve symptoms.
• Use of muscle relaxant splints and complementary therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy and auriculopuncture.

Signs that there may be TMD:
• Wear on the teeth, especially on the canines.
• Difficulty opening the mouth or a feeling of locked jaw.
• Connection with emotions: Factors such as stress and anxiety can aggravate TMD.
• Relaxation techniques and complementary therapies help to treat emotional aspects related to dysfunction.