I guess it's TMJ. After my wisdom tooth extraction, my jaw began cracking when I open my mouth. there's no pain involved, simply a bothersom cracking. Is there anything I can do? I don't grind my teeth at night so a mouth piece seems pointless. any ideas? Or is it not even TMJ? Does there need to be pain for it to be TMJ?
2007-03-27 01:10:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Thomas T has said it all. See a dentist who treats patients with TMJ conditions for an assessment. You don't have pain at the moment, but if you continue with the cracking and popping, you will eventually have the pain with the symptoms. A night guard will more than likely be advised and you should consider using this appliance as it does wonders with patients with severe TMJ problems. Good luck!
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2007-03-27 02:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the mouth guard. But you may also need your bite adjusted. The is a process a dentist does to make sure you bite evenly on all teeth. Removing the wisdom teeth has made changes in your bite. The force of it is no longer evenly distributed. A dentist that knows TMJ dysfunction will properly adjust the bite and fit you with a night guard. If left untreated, eventually there will be pain.
2007-03-27 01:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need pain for TMJ. That is the cartilage that is cracking. Get to a dentist and have this seen to.
2007-03-27 01:59:11 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes there is something you can do! simply get a mouth guard for wearing at night. b/c you might grind your teeth at night. or go see a chiropractor.
2007-03-27 01:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go for multivitamin therapy for 15 days
2007-03-27 01:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Raj 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋