Mini-Quiz: Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

1. What is a common direct symptom of TMJ dysfunction?

   A broken jawGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Headaches after drinking alcoholSorry, not correct. Try another button. Clicking of the jaw when eatingThat is correct. You are doing well in improving your health.

2. What indirect symptoms can be misinterpreted?

   Excess stress and often clenching your teethOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Clicking of the TMJ and inability to put finger in earSorry, not correct. Try another button. Loss of hearing, pain in the shoulders, sensitive teethCorrect. Great job!

3. Why should you do a self-examination of your symptoms?

   To give the doctor or dentist more informationThat is correct. You are doing well in improving your health. To save money by not going to the dentistOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. You should never examine your sympotms; that is what doctors are paid to doGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

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