2006-10-11 03:18:29 · 10 answers · asked by joanne j 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
mine does. But it doesn't hurt that much, although is very loud and people often stare when I'm eating near them. I went to the doctor once and he said the only way to fix it would be to break my jaw and reset it (!) Not at all dramatic... I decided to stick wiht the noise. But as I say, mine doesn't hurt and it isn't every time I open my mouth (thank god...eek)
2006-10-11 03:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be TMJ, might not be Actually it is quite common for your jaw to click . You might be putting the muscles and tendons in your jaw under strain by grinding/clenching your teeth, opening your mouth too far (shouldn't open your mouth more than the width of about two fingers) or eating a tough steak or chewing gum.
I wouldn't worry about it being the dreaded TMJ unless you have neck pain or headaches that go along with the clicking but would take it as a sign something your doing isn't right.
Definitely see a dentist just in case there is something going on your not aware of like bruxism (which can also cause jaw clicking)
2006-10-11 12:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by Eden* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does every time I bite into an apple, always has since I took a punch in the jaw as a kid. Never did anything about it, just careful eating apples....
2006-10-11 10:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Your Dentist, who might send you to a specialist. Your joints are dysfunctional. You might also grind or clench your teeth. Sometimes its easy to resolve in wearing a mouth-guard. sometimes its more complicated and needs some surgery, but if you leave it it gets worse
2006-10-11 10:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by Starlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like what I have! It's called Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction. Definitely go see a dentist to see what he/she can do.
2006-10-11 10:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by noonee333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son's does. Its really annoying at times :(
He says that it does not hurt. So maybe you should mention it to your dentist next time you go and see if he can advise you.
2006-10-11 10:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uh-oh, that doesn't sound good!
Has it always done that?
It might have been popped out of place....
You should go see a doctor!
2006-10-11 10:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet<3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep ... mine does that .... i had to have a operation to correct it...( See my pic ) ..you can see the results...but it still sodding hurts..!
:-)
2006-10-11 10:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your dentist
2006-10-11 10:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by OOO! I know! I know! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep your mouth shut
2006-10-11 10:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋