My jaw has been kind of popping in and out when i chew gum, or soemthing really chewy. Is that bad and is there anything i can do. I jsut recently got one of my wisdom teeth in, i'm 18, i don't know if age matters or not. But my jaw doesn't hurt, it jsut feels weird. So if anyone has any comments on this, it would be appreciated, Thanks
2006-10-18 14:10:28 · 15 answers · asked by Luckystar25 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I've done it all when it comes to TMJ. The first thing any oral surgin or dentis will tell you is to STOP CHEWING GUM! It sounds like you have the begining of a life long problem, it's not something that really goes away, but you can help it. Deffinatly see your family doctor, or an oral surgin.
2006-10-19 07:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Heather D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, i experience the same thing as you do.
Basically you can hear your jaw joints moving...kinda creepy, i totally must agree.
But i had an orthodontist check it out before I got braces and she said it's a dislocated jaw. It's nothing that serious, but if an injury was to occur to it, then your jaw would be more vunerable to facing more damage.
Just try to law low on the JawBreakers...even though they're tasty ;-)
2006-10-18 21:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Alybaba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have TMJ. Talk to your family dentist and/or an orthodontist if you've ever had braces. My sister developed TMJ after getting her upper jaw expanded to accomodate her adult teeth.
2006-10-18 21:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by PUtuba7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like you have TMJ. See a dentist, then they will refer u to a specialist.
2006-10-18 23:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could very well be this disorder called ...TMJ... it something you would have to go to your dentest or family doctor and get checked out and ask questions on. it may not hurt now but in the future it can hurt severly.. pmk.
2006-10-18 21:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by angelblossom1963 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it up with your doctor but it doesnt really sound like something to worry about. Be glad you dont have any serious conditions!
2006-10-18 21:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sound is caused by the tendons snapping. It's something you should check with your dentist.
2006-10-18 21:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you my friend might possibly have TMJ. An oral defect that can be easily cured with operation but is quite pricy
2006-10-18 21:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by The Raging Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop chewing gum!
2006-10-19 10:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi think there's nothing to worry about but have you thought about asking a doctor about it?
2006-10-18 21:20:08 · answer #10 · answered by divajester6786 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋