2007-03-16 22:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by tick-tack 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It sounds like the condyle space of your temporal mandibular joint is inflamed with fluid, forcing the disc to slip, causing the "cracking noise". (Please don't quote me on this, my terminology is very rusty!)
Don't open your mouth wider than the "click point", you'll only inflame the joint space more. 1. Eat only soft foods, no gum chewing! 2. Ice the jaw muscles, massage, then gently stretch your opening. 3. Take 2 Advil every 4 hours.
This is what I think is the best treatment, having experienced it myself!
2007-03-16 22:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be TMJ - Try not to open your jaw too much and avoid excessive movement. Also, do not clash your teeth. You can search other similar answers for this.
2007-03-17 05:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid i'm sure you're alright,my husband as a cracking everytime he eats,it drives me crazy because everyone else can hear.He had advice from the dentist and they told him it was ok.
2007-03-17 05:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by tanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like there is a little subluxation,(laxity) in your T-M joint. (temporo-mandibular). This is a common but minor problem. Unless it becomes troublesome it is best left alone.
2007-03-17 14:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's your ears
2007-03-17 05:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋