I have TMJ. Cold weather makes it worse. It's in my left jaw more than the right.
2007-06-20 07:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The only thing that stopped my cracking was my chiropractor adjusting my jaw. I have a mouth guard, had my bite adjusted, still had some minor problems so I opted for the chiro and it's much better. I have to have it adjusted every few months and it's well worth it.
2007-06-20 07:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
TMJ will definitely cause a "cracking" sound...and not always when eating. Actually, opening your mouth wide (like when biting into a hoagie for instance) aggravates the condition. If a bite problem has been ruled out, the the best thing to do (as silly as it may sound) is to avoid opening your mouth that wide. I know this to be true because I worked many many years as a certified dental lab tech and I, too suffer from TMJ.
2007-06-24 23:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chiropratic Care. It's good stuff.
2007-06-20 14:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
consult your dentist
2007-06-27 05:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋