Will nerve get in between anywhere in TMJ? DONT ANSWER IF U DONT KNOW!!!?

Question

Will nerve get in between anywhere in TMJ(nerve trap in socket, disc, etc that it shouldn't)? Pls don't answer it if u don't know. I know I need to check with doctor or oral surgeon or dentist.

I have TMJ for about a month now and at the begining there were click sound when I open or chew food, also have problem opening mouth(very slow). I had headache, neck and sholder pain.

But it's locked this week as I can only open my mouth that can allow only a size of a middel finger going through.

And today, it seems I can open up a very little bit more(2-3mm) but I had 3 of serve headache(left top center) just for a split second. 2 times when I was eating(chewing on right molar) and my jaw had some side way movement. 1 time when I tried to move my neck to the right.

I'm scare because those headache is so quick but it was quite painful. Will nerve get in between anywhere inside TMJ(socket, disc, etc) ? I'm worried that maybe nerve get in between so it cause these pain?

Answer 1

When my jaw goes to one side, as you explained......it is hard to open my mouth. I eat soft foods and avoid chewing.
*My dentist suggested to get my jaw back in place To DO THIS:
1.put your tounge on the part of your mouth above your front teeth
it's the roof of your mouth just above your upper teeth inside your mouth and behind your teeth. THE ROOF OF YOUR MOUTH.
2. push your tounge forward as hard as you can for 10-30 sec.
and hold. REPEAT 10 times, rest do this about every 20-30 minsutes as needed.
3.When doing this be sure your LOWER JAW MUST GO BACK-- NOT FORWARD-- anytime your lower jaw goes forward it makes it worse. (like chewing)
*This really worked for me. I also sleep with a bite gaurd.
When I have TMJ-- it hurts badly, i get like a hurt muscle in my jaw socket, I get a headache and feel really mean! Pain hurts!
Also it starts with the swelling of the gums for me, like I have flossed my teeth to much or hit my gum with a sharp tooth pick.
I take NIACIN a little bit every 30 minutes until i get a flush, meaning turning a little pink. if you take too much Niacin (vit b) it will make you flush very red for about 30-45 mintues, take asprin and it will pass.
I too suffer with the neck and shoulder pain. I usually medicate and rest, and do the jaw exercise every 10-20 mintues, and ALWAYS KEEP MY LOWER JAW BACK UNDER MY UPPER TEETH--extending lower jaw forward makes it worse!

YOU can try Ibprfin/motrin/Aleve for the pain. and ice packs!!!
I have had to have narcotics when this has gotten to your point.

My dad has the nerve pain you are talking about ONE side of the head, and gum swelling on one side of the mouth.
That with this problem is called TMG-- he has to take nurantan or Tegretal with it. He's out of it for a few days, but since the nerves are all inflamed on one side of the head, he is in horrid pain.

I feel for you!
The TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint where the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. A small disc of cartilage separates the bones, much like in the knee joint. This disc allows the mandible to slide easily. Every time you chew, talk, yawn, or even swallow, the mandible moves. It is, therefore, one of the most frequently used of all joints of the body and one of the most complex.

Over 10 million people suffer from TMJ or TMD. This large group includes people of all ages - pre-teens, teens, young adults, the middle aged and seniors. The words "TMJ Disorder" are often a catch-all term used to describe dysfunction of the jaw muscles and joints. It can be as minor as slight clicking or popping sensations when the mouth is opened and closed, or as serious as persistent pain extending into the face, neck and shoulders affecting posture and even mobility. www.tmj.org
look up other tmj sites on a search the web!
I hope this helps, you are not alone, and this too shall pass.

Answer 2

What is causing the pain so much is that it being locked the joints have become apart.....or separated....or the lower one is out of the joint now thus its locked. This happened to me and it could not be manually put back into place so had to have surgery. They cleaned the joint up, put it back into position and put a splint in my mouth to wear for 6 weeks without taking out but for brushing my teeth. Was outpatient surgery and the best thing I ever had done and stopped my pain from TMJ. I never have to take meds for TMJ. A maxofacial surgeon did the surgery and my insurance paid for it plus the splint because was considered a medical problem with no pre-exiisting condition....was not dental...a doctor had referred me.

They didn't make an incision, but did arthoscopic surgery on it....healing time was fast. After several years I had to wear braces for couple years to help my bite instead of having reconstructive surgery for that...it also helps the TMJ problem....you would see of course an orthdontist.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

I feel for ya. The answer is it is possible but unlikely. Chances are you are having an infammatory response in the TMJ joint and the fluid is building up. You really should have had a Panorex done( a special X-ray) I suggest you go to an ER if you are unable to eat. I have TMJ so Good LUCK