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TMD self-test for patients
TMD self-test: check your jaw symptoms in 90 seconds
Does your jaw hurt, click, or feel hard to open? The free TMD self-test asks short yes/no questions and tells you whether your answers point to TMD and what you can do next.
Take the free self-test
Free, no account, about 90 seconds.
What is TMD?
TMD stands for temporomandibular disorder. It is an umbrella term for pain and function problems in the jaw joint and the chewing muscles. TMD is a common cause of pain in the face and jaw, and symptoms range from mild and short-lived to long-lasting.
Symptoms the test asks about
- Pain or tenderness in the jaw joint in front of the ear, or in the chewing muscles
- Clicking, popping or grating sounds when you open and close your mouth
- Difficulty opening your mouth fully, or a jaw that locks or shifts to one side
- Headaches at the temples, or headaches linked to sore chewing muscles
- Clenching or grinding your teeth, during the day or in your sleep
- A bite that feels changed, so your teeth no longer fit together as before
How the self-test works
Three steps from symptoms to advice on what to do next
Answer yes or no
The questions are about your own symptoms, and you answer all of them. It takes about 90 seconds.
See your result
You find out whether your answers point to TMD and what we recommend as a next step. You can download your answers as a PDF and take them to your dentist.
Self-test or an examination by your dentist?
The self-test is a questionnaire you fill in yourself. It can help you judge whether your symptoms should be examined, but it cannot give a diagnosis. Only a clinical examination of the jaw joint and chewing muscles by a dentist or doctor can do that.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions about the TMD self-test
What is a TMD self-test?
A short questionnaire about symptoms from the jaw, jaw joint and chewing muscles that you fill in yourself. The Bitenostic TMD self-test is free, takes about 90 seconds and tells you whether your answers point to TMD.
Can the self-test give a diagnosis?
No. The test assesses your answers and gives advice on the next step. Only an examination by a dentist or doctor can give a diagnosis.
Does the test cost anything?
No. The test is free and you do not need an account. Your answers are not sent to a clinic. If you want to show them to your dentist, you can download them as a PDF.
What should I do if the test points to TMD?
Mild symptoms often pass on their own. If they last more than a couple of weeks or get worse, book an appointment with your dentist and bring your PDF. Your dentist can examine your jaw joint and chewing muscles and judge whether you need treatment.
Who is behind the test?
Bitenostic, a Danish platform for dentists who work with TMD. Co-founder Morten Worsøe is a dentist, and dental clinics use the same questions when they send the test to their patients before a visit.
Take the free self-test
Free, no account, about 90 seconds.
The test is not a diagnosis. Only an examination by a dentist or doctor can make one.