How will iknow if ihave tmj and trigiminal neauralgia?i have the cracking sound and i get pain from mouth radiates to head and neck.

See your doctor: TMJ and Trigeminal Neuralgia are different conditions, but they produce similar symptoms at times. The only way to tell the difference is to see a doctor who can do a complete physical exam. Hope this helps!

Cracking sound: The cracking sound when you open your mouth is more consistent with TMJ problems. The pain can radiate from the joint to head and neck.

TMJ: Is TMJ. See TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

By Pain History: TMJ is continuous, dull and aching pain with crackling sounds. Trigeminal Neuralgia is intermittent, sharp, stabbing pain with electrical component. See Orofacial Pain specialist fro diagnosis and treatment.