ok im really scared ever sence i got my braces my jaw startred popping and it became a really bad probrablem can popping it a lot cause any damage? or will my mouth/ jaw fall off this is really urgont i mscared as hell please someone help me1!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2007-07-11 07:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by Davyy♫ 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Sorry to hear your jaw is popping, but know that you aren't alone. I have many patients with TMJ symptoms otherwise known as Temperomandibular Joint disorder. Basically you need to be kind to yourself right now. You might consider taking some anti-inflammatory medicine (advil) and apply some heat to the area. You should cut your food into small pieces and try to stick with softer foods, obviously no gum chewing. You should not be opening your jaw wide, not that you would probably want to right now. That is typically how TMJ is treated unless it is a very very severe case (you aren't), then a surgical procedure may be warranted. Between the upper jaw and lower jaw there is a donut shaped disc that acts as cushion and its possible that your's is slipping out of place which is causing the problem. This is surely related to your braces and your orthodontist should be called about it. Good luck!
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2007-07-13 17:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 22:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TMJ is "Temper Mandibular Joints" This is in the Jaw joints and you should go see your Orthodontist for more information on it. It may go away in time. Best of Luck to you:D
2007-07-11 08:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you have anything else done beside braces? Because I had the herbst for an overbite, and now my jaw always pops. Good luck!! :)
2007-07-11 07:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by Alaska 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your orthodontist. Perhaps your braces aren't adjusted correctly.
2007-07-11 08:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋