Question 1

im getting a whoosing sound in both ears at night and jaw clicking on 1 side.sometimes wake and feels like jaw locked momentarily. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

TMJ?: This may be a temporomandibular joint malfunction. Best way to find out is to see an ENT doctor and have yourself examined.  Best wishes.

Question 2

i pulled a silly face with my mouth open and heard and felt my jaw click on one side,  now my teeth  feel  out and my jaw is a bit sore?

Accepted Answer

TMJoint: This is related to a dislocation of your Temporomandibular joint(s).  Apply moist heat to the outside of your face just opposite your jaw joint, use Advil, Motrin or Aleve (naproxen) if you can take them, and stick on a soft diet for awhile. Even if this improves quickly, have your TMJoints and occlusion evaluated by a dentist to determine if this was just a quirk or a precursor to a chronic condition.

Question 3

my jaw clicks on one side even though i wear my night guard every night. has been a few years now.

Accepted Answer

TMJ: The jaw clicks when  the disc in the Temporomandibular Joint is displaced. See a dentist who is highly  trained in TMJ and occlusion if you're having pain, and also to determine if your condition is causing traumatic bite causing crazing on teeth, which is especially severe on patients with Bruxism and Sleep Apnea.

Question 4

do you know what a brutux device is for jaw/teeth. my doctor got this thing made for my teeth that looks like a mouth gaurd and he said i have to wear this during the night. i got this because i complained of both sides of my jaw clicking when i open my m

Accepted Answer

A bruxism device!: A bruxism device is something that a patients wears when they feel they grind or clench their teeth. Usually it is worn at night because we tend to grind our teeth when we sleep. It helps relieve symptoms of pain and jaw ache. It allows the muscles and ligaments around the jaw to relax because the device keeps the teeth from grinding together.

Question 5

i have sharp pains in temple, jaw clicking, pain radiates up side of face, into ear and back of head. sometimes a "toothache". could this be tmj?

Accepted Answer

TMJ dysfunction: The muscles and ligaments that cause your jaw to move are not working smoothly. If you chew gum stop.  Eat softer foods next 2-3 weeks. Apply moist heat to the joint area. Stress plays a big role in triggering TMJ problems. Find activities to help reduce your stress level. See your dentist for more detailed help.

Question 6

tightness in jaw, clicking when i open my mouth, right side of face, teeth, jaw, have intense pain randomly throughout year. this is tmj not sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: The symptoms you are describing fit more with TMJ disease. Follow up with your dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 7

what can i do to stop my jaw clicking (urgent!)?

Accepted Answer

See TMJ Doctor: Jaw clicking is almost always related to a displaced disc in the jaw joint (tmj). No treatment indicated if there is no pain and the jaw does not lock open or closed. If the noise is loud enough that others can hear it, then you should see a TMJ specialist for assessment and treatment.

Question 8

please explain why is my jaw clicking when i chew?

Accepted Answer

TMJoint issue: This usually results from an internal problem with your jaw joint(s). See your dentist for an evaluation and discussion of how to treat\prevent\manage temporomandibular joint dysfunction commonly referred to as tmj.

Question 9

i have enough problems with my jaw. clicking and did lock once. what type of foods are best for me?

Accepted Answer

Easy to chew.: And avoid chewing gum , taffy, and thick sandwiches.

Question 10

what is the reason for my jaw clicking?

Accepted Answer

Joint noises: This is usually related to the meniscus, a cartilage pad which allows the joint to function.  Suggest you see a dental TMJ specialist for evaluation and possible treatment.

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Im getting a whoosing sound in both ears at night and jaw clicking on 1 side.sometimes wake and feels like jaw locked momentarily. what could this be?

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I pulled a silly face with my mouth open and heard and felt my jaw click on one side, now my teeth feel out and my jaw is a bit sore?

A member asked:

My jaw clicks on one side even though i wear my night guard every night. has been a few years now.

A member asked:

Do you know what a brutux device is for jaw/teeth. my doctor got this thing made for my teeth that looks like a mouth gaurd and he said i have to wear this during the night. i got this because i complained of both sides of my jaw clicking when i open my m

A member asked:

I have sharp pains in temple, jaw clicking, pain radiates up side of face, into ear and back of head. sometimes a "toothache". could this be tmj?

A member asked:

Tightness in jaw, clicking when i open my mouth, right side of face, teeth, jaw, have intense pain randomly throughout year. this is tmj not sinusitis?

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What can i do to stop my jaw clicking (urgent!)?

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Please explain why is my jaw clicking when i chew?

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I have enough problems with my jaw. clicking and did lock once. what type of foods are best for me?

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What is the reason for my jaw clicking?

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