Does tmj cause numbness in the jaw and/or face?

Tmd disorders: Numbness of the face needs to be evaluated as a neuropathic disorder. A dentist with advanced training in orofacial pain would be recommended for this problem. The american academy of orofacial pain can be a good source for finding a dentist in your area.

Possibly : Anything is possible with TMJ syndrome . Your TMJ is possibly so severe that another disorder 'bell's palsy' may be occurring. Bell's palsy can also occur without TMJ symptoms. Get evaluated by your dentist!

TMJ: Tmj is a catch all category and one of the signs can be numbness. This can be caused by muscle spasms constricting the nerves causing the numbness. However, the numbness could also be caused by a tumor and therefore should be thoroughly examined.

Possibly: There can be a numbness symptom but it may not necessarily be caused by a tmj/tmd problem. One type of numbness which most often occurs on one side of the face is trigeminal neuralgia. I am not necessarily saying that it is tg, but i would seek out a neurologist any time numbness is involved.

Yes, but: Yes, numbness is seen in TMD. However, it's not the primary or most prominent symptom. If that is your main symptom, I'd get a second opinion from an ENT doc.

TMJ syndrome: Temporo-mandibular syndrome is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. TMJ syndrome may cause ear pain, ringing in the ears, jaw pain and numbness in the jaw and face. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. See Orofacial Pain expert for a consultation and treatment options.