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Disclaimer: This section is a way of transmitting advice based on Dr. Mitchell's training and experience. It is in no way intended as a substitute for referral to a qualified orofacial pain specialist if available.

If you request information (differential diagnoses and/or treatment suggestions) on a particular patient, please fill out the following form. Fill out only those which are pertinent to your question.

Use the last area to also ask any general questions which may not pertain to a particular case and skip the rest of the form. I will try to respond within 48 hours.


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Problems: Jaw Pain - Unilateral
Jaw Pain - Bilateral
Clicking on Opening/Closing
Clicking with Catching or Momentary Closed Locking
Limited Jaw Opening w/ History of Clicking
Limited Jaw Opening w/o History of Clicking
Jaw Locks Wide Open
Unable to Occlude on Back Teeth - Episodic and Reduces With Lateral Movement of Jaw
Unable to Occlude on Back Teeth - Prolonged and Slow to Resolve
Frequent Headaches
Toothache in Absence of Tooth or Tooth Pathology
Other - Describe Below
 
Pain Quality: Aching or Soreness
Aching or Soreness Exacerbated with Opening or Chewing
Pressure or Fullness
Sharp Pain of Short Duration - Spontaneous
Sharp Pain of Short Duration - Provoked by Some Stimulus
Other - Describe Below
 
Pain Location: Pre-auricular Area
Ear
Midface
Along Body of Mandible
Tooth or Edentulous Area
Temple
Infraorbital
Supraorbital
Other - Describe Below
 
Other Problem, Describe:
 
History of Problem:
 
Other Head or Neck Symptoms: Ear Pain &/or Pressure
Tinnitus
Sinus or Nasal Congestion
Numbness in Face
Frequent Headaches
Ongoing Neck Pain or Stiffness
Other - Describe Below
 
Medical Hx and Current Meds
 
Habits: Fingernail Biting
Nocturnal Clenching or Bruxing
Clenching During Daytime
Biting on Non-Food Items
Frequent Gum Chewing
Frequent Use of Athletic Mouthguard
Use of Soft Nightguard
 
Max Interincisal Opening mm:
Lateral Movement R/L mm:
 
Deflection on Opening: Right

Left  
 


Reciprocal Clicking: Right

Left  
 


Right

Left  
 


Right

Left  
 


Crepitus:
Tenderness to Palpation of TMJ:
Tenderness - Muscles Specify: Right

Left  
 


Other Signs or Observations:

                                                                                      

Questions for Dr. Mitchell: