my jaw has been popping and locking for about a year. its hasn't hurt until a couple months ago. and now its really really loud. and its hurts like crazy. what is going on?
2007-03-14 08:24:58 · 6 answers · asked by granted_faith 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Your TMJ, or Temporal Mandibular Joint is popping. If you grind your teeth at night, it wears on the jaw. You should see your dentist. he may have you wear a mouth piece at night.
2007-03-14 08:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if I were you, since you're 15 years old, just tell your mom about it and ask her to schedule a doctors appointment for you. There's no harm in going to the doctor's, and hopefully you can get outta school for it, lol. Sometimes when I yawn my jaw locks up and the muscles underneath get really tight and it hurts like a ***** but goes away usually within 10 seconds. I've never worried about it myself. I just contribute it to a common muscle cramp, but in the jaw. Yours sounds a little more serious though, and I would just go to a doctor.
2016-03-28 23:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a jaw joint disorder called TMJ. Lots of people live just fine with it, but go to a dentist just to be safe.
2007-03-14 08:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by thegarzas1861 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you used to wear braces? It happens when the braces come off and there is no more pressure on your teeth so they pop & lock. Orthodontist don't tell you about this though.
2007-03-14 08:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Chino 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have TMJ disorder. You should consult with a dental surgeon to see if therapy will help, or you may need surgery.
2007-03-14 08:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go talk to ur doctor about it thay can help u
2007-03-14 08:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋