When i move my jaw from side to side, it cracks/pops?
Dr Akhil does not know anything about TMJ so ignore his answer. Normal TMJs, like any other joint in your body, do not make any noises at all when they function. When a joint makes noises it means that there is pathology present. In the jae joint this is called a temporomandibular joint disorder (aka TMJ). One way to self diagnose yourself is to insert your pinkies into your ear canals with the soft part facing forward and open and close your mouth. If you feel any popping or clicking then you have TMJ. Early TMJ disorders usually do not exhibit pain, that comes later. If have no clicking/popping and you only have problems when you wake up in the morning, then you most likely have a secondary TMJ that is caused by clenching/grinding of your teeth while asleep. Secondary TMJ is a TMJ condition that is brought about by some external factor and you have normal TM joints to begin with. You should see a dentist who knows how to treat TMJ disorders (not all do) to find out why your jaw is dislocating. When your TMJ makes noises it usually means the articular disk within the jaw joint is dislocating whenever your teeth are together and goes back into place when you open again. It would be in your best interest to avoid oral surgeons, traditional orthodontists, and dentists who tell you what Dr Akhil posted. BTW, stop moving your jaw sideways; all this will do is aggravate your condition.
My jaw "pops" when moving side to side?
I'm fairly certain I have a TMJ disorder. When I open my mouth widely (like when I yawn), it makes a very soft click. I'm still trying to find a good doctor around my neighborhood to treat me for this, but I wanted to ask about something that has risen lately... I have noticed that if I exercise my jaw and move it side to side, sometimes (this tends to happen only once every few hours) it will make a loud "pop" sound as if I cracked my knuckles. I recognize this isn't completely normal, but... How bad is it? Is it indicative of a very serious issue? Moreover, how hard is it to treat or correct a TMJ Disorder? Thank you!
My jaw pops when I move it side to side?
I had braces almost 2 years ago and I wear my retainers still. My dentist says I dont grind my teeth. Is it from gumchewing? Should I consult my doctor or dentist about this problem? I've been having it for awhile now, and it doesnt hurt at all .
My jaw pops when i move it side to side?
It's not really much of a problem, and actually really common. You may have TMJ
What should I do if my jaw pops out of place?
Relax.Don’t Panic.Calm yourself.Massage the muscles on either side of your jaw just below your cheekbone and in front of your ear by about 1″.As you relax, you will feel that your jaw gets tighter. Don’t worry, this is the small muscle that has moved your jaw joint pad out of position spasming.Continue to relax through, maybe apply some heat.Eventually, the spasming muscle will run out of glycogen and relax. Then you will be able to close your jaw.This muscle, the lateral pterygoid, is the cause of your locking.It is the upper muscle in this series:The basics of TMD begins with a muscle coordination disorder that overstresses the articular discs ligaments, causing it to fail to be drawn back into its rest position. This lack of tension on the lateral pterygoid muscle causes it to fire out of sequence with the muscles of mastication, and the muscle then starts to spasm.The best simple treatments are:Stop chewing gumStop smokingStop drinking caffeine (you can do it!)Don’t eat excessively hard foods (like Jerky and Ice)When you sense your muscles are tense, build a routine (like a song or a phrase for timing) to relax your muscles.Apply heat if it is helpful, or iceAn anti-inflammatory appropriate for your health status.Hope this helps!Keep flossing!
My jaw cracks and pops whenever I open my mouth. It doesn't hurt, but it's annoying when I have to yawn. Does this go away, or do I need medical treatment?
It is your temperomandibular joint where the chondyle of your lower jaw fits up into the base of your skull.There is a cartilaginous disc in the joint.Think of it as a hinge.For most of us, given the way our teeth fit together (occlusion), the disc is displaced a bit to the anterior and results in some joint noises and the sense that the jaw is popping.Depending on the occlusal interferences, this is occasional or in more severe cases, it happens all of the time.It can happen with normal mouth opening but can also be more noticeable when we yawn. Yawning widely can open the mouth and the joint (hinge) is at its extreme.Usually if there is no pain and no locking of the joint, which is simply the joint being displaced (off its hinge so to speak). Generally does not need any kind of treatment. Dysfunction in the joint can also put strain on the muscles attached to the jaw resulting in muscle pain.Jaw opening + pain requires and assessment and a treatment plan.It might just be to minimize your mouth opening. We do not have to yawn like a lion roaring.This explanation is to put things into perspective.There is a continuum from occasional pops and crack to almost continuous noises and dysfunctional movement plus associated pain.Treatment ranges from nothing to limiting mouth opening, the use of moist heat to relax the joint, splints to better position the jaw, changing to a softer diet all the way to surgerical intervention. There are even joint replacement surgeries that can be performed.You can get a detailed assessment and advice on what needs to be done from your dentist.
Jaw pops and moves weird when I open my mouth?
Every time I open my mouth, my jaw makes a popping noise on the right side up at the top, and it almost feels like it's misaligned. When I open my mouth, moves to the left. It doesn't necessarily hurt, it's just kind of uncomfortable and annoying. I don't know what's wrong with it. Does anyone have an idea of what could be going on with my jaw?
Usually my jaw pops when I open I my mouth regularly, and occasionally it locks to the point where I can't move it for a few seconds. It usually only happens once a day, or five if I'm unlucky, can anyone tell me what's happening?
Go see a dentist or oral surgeon or a good doctor who specializes in or at least knows about Temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ. . Untreated it can lead to further pain and discomfort and even permanent damage. By the way, before going to see them, ask first if the dentist or doctor has studied up on or is familiar with TMJ. Despite it being a fairly well known medical problem, not all are familiar with it or understand it. Once you have a diagnosis it there are many ways can be helped. And if it is not TMJ you really do need to know what else could be causing the problem. After a car accident some 15 yrs ago I have TMJ, it hurts. But there are things I can do for myself that alleviate the pain and prevent it from getting worse.TMJ is in simple terms means the joint holding your lower jaw to your upper jaw has a problem. As there are a lot of nerves connecting to that particular joint that problem can effect more than just the jaw, it can even cause pain in your neck, shoulders and arms.
Left side of jaw 'clicks/pops/slightly moves' when eating?
Whenever the jaw clicks or pops it is diagnostic of TMJ/TMD and clicking is never normal (although common) nor harmless because the end point is crepitus, a condition involving bone to bone contact within the jaw joint leading to joint deterioration. Not very many people ever reach this stage and is a worse case scenario. Pain need not be present to have TMJ/TMD, especially in the early stages and the ONLY criteria is the presence of clicking. Whether you have pain or not and when it will appear depends on genetics and how well your body responds to stress, strain, and trauma. As TMJ/TMD worsens over time, pain will rear its head. The most common symptom in females are headaches. The clicking is due to dislocation of a part of the jaw joint called the articular disk whenever the teeth come together and then going back into place when the mouth is opened. This is called reciprocal clicking. If you have the most common type of TMJ (Primary TMJ) then the condition is due to an internal derangement and it will never go away and always get worse over time until it is fixed. A less common type is called Secondary TMJ and is due to external factors that push a normal joint into a pathologic state. You need to find a dentist who knows how to treat TMJ/TMD to find out what is causing your articular disk to dislocate. Not all dentists know how to treat TMJ/TMD but avoid oral surgeons and traditional orthodontists, trust me. Many TMJ sufferers wait until it's too late to get treatment (usually when the jaw locks up and cannot open wide anymore). The stages of TMD are reciprocal clicking (early), intermittent locking (middle), permanent locking (late), and finally crepitus (too late). The best time to correct a TMJ disorder is when the jaw is still clicking because that is a sign that the articular disk can still pop back into joint. It's when the noises stop that means the disk is locked out and treatment becomes extremely difficult. Beware of any dentist who tells you clicking of the jaws is normal; it most certainly is not because normal joints do not make noises when in function. Your fingers do not make noise when you bend them and your knees do not make noises when you walk so neither should the temporomandibular joint when you talk, eat, or open and close your mouth. check this site to find someone who can correct your problem - www.iaortho.org.
Why do the joints pop where my jaw begins when I open my mouth wide?
Joint popping is often due to the compression of nitrogen bubbles that form in the spaces of the joint. In the case of the jaw, different processes might be responsible:The head of the mandible causing on the articular disc and causes the sounds.The joint capsule is pressured causing a popping.The cartilage in the TMJ has worn down and is causing a grinding noise.(Why Is My Jaw Popping - Exploring TMJD Symptoms | Leading Dentists )If the experience is pain-free and transient the cause is less likely to be serious.