My dentist told me a few years ago I likely had TMJ after I complained about my jaw hurting and he said one of my bottom teeth looked worn down on the Xray. He said if it got worse, I may need to wear a mouth guard at night to prevent teeth grinding.
I don't think I grind me teeth but I catch myself clenching my teeth all the time.
Can clenching of the teeth cause some of the following symptoms:
1. Jaw pain on both sides (even the top jaw and not just in the joint)
2. Tooth pain (even my front teeth ache right now)
3. Ear stuffiness/ringing
I had a cleaning/Xrays in April and they said everything looked okay. This just seems to flare every now and then.
What treatment options exist for TMJ?
Thank you.