a lot of people say its becuz you need braces..is that true??
well lately it has been poping randomly but its only on one side its either when im eating or chewing gum...
any answers??
2007-03-15 15:48:33 · 7 answers · asked by N-Rey726 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It's TMJ disorder, which is a displacement of the little cartiledge disk where your jaw hinges into your skull. When your mouth is open wide, the little disk slides forward on top of the condyle of the jaw (little knob at the top of the jaw). In people that have TMJ disorder, the problem occurs when the jaw starts to close: the jaw moves but the disk slips out of place and doesn't slide at the same time, then it will click into place...causing that noticeable "popping" feel and/or sound. Something you said in your question is a classic cause...gum chewing! There are two main large muscles that control movement of your jaw and when you are over using these muscles with repetative motion, such as gum chewing, the muscles get fatigued and they don't do as good a job helping to hold the joint in proper alignment for correct function. Other things also can fatigue the muscles: grinding your teeth at night (a dentist can usually tell if you do this and create thin plastic bite guard you can wear while you're sleeping) or being under alot of stress can cause you to clench your teeth together alot. (still haven't found a cure for stress, good luck!)
If you are only noticing the popping but not having any pain, I wouldn't really worry about it. Just modify any habits I have mentioned, such as the gum chewing, and see if it gets better. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, use an Ibuprofen product such as Motrin or Advil (always better for oral pain rather than Tylenol and never use aspirin). Having the TMJ popping does not mean you have to have braces for sure. If the TMJ problem is because of a malalignment of the teeth, you were going to need braces anyhow and it just may help the TMJ at the same time. Try my suggestions and see if things get any better. If not, talk to your family dentist and see what they recommend. TMJ disorder has been around for 20 years or more and they still don't have a clear cut remedy for it, just a trial and error method of dealing with it. Good luck!
2007-03-15 17:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by ladysashya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of TMJ, a problem that may be caused by the malalignment of your teeth, that can be corrected with orthodontics or other treatments. You may not be experiencing pain yet, but after years of popping you more than likely will suffer from TMJ problems. See your dentist to have the problem evaluated before too much damage is done to the joint. Hope I've been of some help and good luck.
TMJ stands for the tempromandibular joint or where the upper and lower jaws meet in a joint.
2007-03-15 15:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be anything, really. At times, it could be TMJ (temporal-mandibular-joint dysfunction). Have you been anxious lately? Clenching your teeth? You might want to give the gum-chewing a rest because it may be causing more strain on your jaw muscles & the joints. If it persists, see your dentist...you might need a mouth-guard if it is a condition due to bursitis. If it eases up once you drop the gum habit for a while, it's probably something minor. Good luck! :)
2007-03-15 15:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by MammaBravo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem and asked my dentist and she said it was TMJ. She gave me some exercises to do that help a little bit. Clench your teeth for 5 seconds then unclench for another five seconds. (I know that sounds backwards but it helps) Do this three times each, three times a day. She also told me to use a hot, moist wash cloth on the side it was popping for 20 minutes a day. And lastly she suggested eating only soft foods for a week. (I couldn't do this!) But this helps. Also they are now selling mouth guards to wear while you sleep because you could be grinding your teeth while you sleep.
2007-03-15 17:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have TMJ. (I forget what these letters mean.) It is some times correctable with braces and sometimes by surgery. You will need a full evaluation which will include a panoramic xray and possibly an MRI.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-15 16:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-03-29 00:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When any joint "pops", it is the sound of AIR being displaced.
2007-03-15 15:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋