when i chew gum or eat some things, my jaw makes like a clicking sound i guess is the best way to describe it, it's like at the joints where the maxilla (upper jaw bone) and mandible (lower jaw bone) connect i think
2006-09-22 08:35:11 · 10 answers · asked by marivel1789 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Sounds like a TMJ (tempomandibular joint) issue. Sometimes this is caused by involuntary grinding of your teeth when you are asleep or it could be caused by any number of things. You were right on the ball thinking it was a joint problem. I suggest you call your dentist and have him/her evaluate the problem. Sometimes there is a simple solution such as you using a biteplate when you sleep and when you're not at work or school or wherever to keep the joint in place. Unfortunately, in some cases surgery may be needed to correct the problem. But have no fear. Go to your dentist andlet him/her check it out and see what they have in the way of suggestions for help with this issue. Good luck
2006-09-22 09:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It is a tmj problem. Mine started when I was 16. I guess I should have listened to them when they said my bite was off and braces would help.
Anyway, I am now 52 and have tried night guards without success. Surgery is always an option, but it is not a good option, according to folks who have ahd it.
Some folks say an osteopathic physician can help , doing craniosacral work, some say chiropractic.
I have had NO luck with any of them..but I wish you luck!
2006-09-22 08:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by ritabird1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup--TMJ hurts like crazy. GO TO THE DENTIST! Gum chewing helps some makes some worse. Good luck!
2006-09-22 08:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by sm2f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my jaw does the same thing. Did you injure your jaw at sometime??? Its the tendons getting stuck and clicking
2006-09-22 08:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by six7foru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be an outward sign of oncoming TMJ.
Tell your dentist about it and ask for advice.
My ex ended up with her mouth stuck wide open one christmas morning needing ER intervention because she ignored an issue like the one you describe.
2006-09-22 08:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend's jaw does that, but he doesn't seem to have any health problem related to it. It's just a little annoying sometimes.
2006-09-22 08:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's TMJ (Tempromandibular Jaw ). Your teeth alignment is off, and your dentist can fix it or send you to someone who can.
2006-09-22 08:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like TMJ. Talk to your doctor
2006-09-22 08:37:22 · answer #8 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is TMJ but it also comes from giving to many jobby jobs, if you get the hint.
2006-09-22 08:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
T M G BABY!!!
2006-09-22 08:39:43 · answer #10 · answered by Da..KINGizHeRe!! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋