How do you know if you have tmj disorder?

Symptoms: From mayoclinic.Com: signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include: pain or tenderness of your jaw aching pain in and around your ear difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing aching facial pain locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.

Pain in front of ear: There are many symptoms related to TMJ dysfunction... Tenderness in the notch directly in front of the ear with or without a "clicking" or "crunchy" sound, may be a problem within the capsule of the tmj... Headaches, sore muscles of the jaw, side of face or neck, or bite related problems or imbalances can be extracapsular issues... See a dentist well versed in this for diagnosis and options...

List of symptoms: Jaw pain, especially at area of the joint; popping/clicking of jaw; ear pain, or sounds of cracking in the ears: ringing/popping sounds in the ears (tinnitus) or a sense of fullness in the ears: headaches; blurred vision: tight, stiff, or sore jaw or neck muscles: facial pain, cheek pain, or chin numbness or tingling: shoulder pain; locking or dislocation of the jaw (usually after widely yawning).