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Check your jaw symptoms

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Jaw pain or tenderness

Questions related to pain in the jaw, tenderness when chewing, and other jaw problems

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Functional impairment

Questions related to limitations in jaw movements and daily activities

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Headache

Questions related to headache, migraine, and tension in the head

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Other

Questions related to other symptoms or problems

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Who is the test for?

The test is for you if you have soreness or pain in the jaw, clicking or grating sounds from the jaw joint, difficulty opening your mouth, or headaches that may be linked to the chewing muscles. It takes about 90 seconds.

What do you get afterwards?

You find out whether your answers point to a jaw disorder (TMD), and what we recommend as the next step. You can download your answers as a PDF and bring them to your dentist.

Mild symptoms often pass

Mild jaw symptoms often get better on their own when you rest the jaw, eat softer food and avoid clenching your teeth. If the symptoms last for more than a couple of weeks, or get worse, have them examined by a dentist.

Get help straight away if

You cannot close your mouth, or your jaw suddenly gets stuck.
The pain came after a blow, a fall or an accident.
You have a fever and swelling in your face.
You get a sudden, very severe headache, or a headache together with paralysis, vision problems or trouble speaking.

Contact your dentist, your doctor or an out-of-hours service. Call your local emergency number if symptoms are life-threatening.

What is the test based on?

The test is based on relevant diagnostic tests from DC/TMD, guidelines from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and the University of Copenhagen, and a broad selection of international articles and textbooks.

The test is not a diagnosis. Only an examination by a dentist or doctor can make one.