Everytime i open my mouth wide or move my jaw around i hear this really gross grinding sound...kind of hard to explain but i was wondering what this could be? i have impacted wisdom teeth..could this be causing it?
2007-01-01 16:39:34 · 8 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 in Health ➔ Dental
That sounds like a slipped disk of the jawbone. You could be suffering from TMJ or bruxism (grinding of the teeth). I doubt impacted teeth would cause this, since I believe the joint is a little further back. Impacted wisdom teeth are rather small and probably would not come in contact with this joint. In any case, talk to a dentist or an oral surgeon. They may just want you to wear something to keep you from grinding your teeth in your sleep.
I would try to avoid moving your mouth in positions that aggravate this condition. What you have is bone rubbing together, similar to arthritis. So try not to make it grind or pop. Something has eroded in there, and you don't want to make it worse. Unless you have pain, most craniofacial surgeons prefer to leave it alone.
2007-01-01 16:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has this been going on? I work at a dentist office that helps people with jaw problems. It sounds like you have Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder. What we do in our office is make you an orthotic that you wear during the day and one you wear at night. There are a lot of people that have jaw problems and they don't know why.It could have been caused by trauma to the head, a car accident, etc. It does sound like you have arthritis in your jaw joint. What you are hearing is bone on bone. If you come in we would do a joint vibration analysis and we would take a few X-rays of your jaw joints. It does get worse over time.A lot of dentist don't understand TMD. Our Doctor is extremely educated in dealing with this problem. If you are interested you should come in for a consultation/treatment for your jaw you should call and make an appt. (909)792-5000 We would be happy to help you!!
2007-01-02 01:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nononononono, if u have ur wisedom teeth removed recently, then it is normal. let me tell u why...
Since the anasthesic used for the operation is stronger then the casual anastesic, the anasthesic stays longer in your jaw, for about 1 or 2 weeks after the operation. Its is because your external pterygoid muscle, The one that lets you move your jaw from left to right is contracted (or released...im not sure wich), and will still be frozen untill the anasthesic fades away. So your jaw opens more from one side then the other, wich makes your temporo-mandibular joint grind.
2007-01-02 01:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by iidibitizi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes on the TMJ, but as for Insurance paying for it. Mine did and even covered the surgical splint the surgeon put in my mouth after the surgery. I was referred to a Doctor for this NOT a dentist so was considered a medical problem not a cosmetic or dental thing. Go now and have it seen about though for my joint went out of place and locked..could not be put back in place manually, had to have the surgery......not a dental surgery but maxofacial surgeon did it.
2007-01-02 08:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most likely reason is TMJ or TemperoMandibular Joint disorder. Check with your dentist, make sure you give a complete list of all symptoms and check with your dental insurance as well.
Most types of dental coverage do not allow anything for TMJ and you will have to pay the bill for any treatment out of your own pocket.
2007-01-02 01:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Merris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your jaw (Mandible) connects to your skull in what is called the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ). A lot of people develop problems with this joint. This could be early signs of TMJ. Do you grind your teeth a lot?
more info on this site, or just search for TMJ.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001227.htm
2007-01-02 00:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by neuron finder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably TMJ. It is a jaw problem. I have it and it makes that sound too. But i dont think it is from wisdome teeth...
2007-01-02 01:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by Someone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eew, sorry. If your wisdom teeth are like that, possibly. Go check it out at the dentist.
2007-01-02 01:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by wlscheerleader 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋