Question 1

my right side of jaw is clicking&popping when i eat . . i read on net its tmj and i am dong some exercises. . i cant see a doc help me to do it on own?

Accepted Answer

TMJ treatment: Understanding that the best and perhaps the only way to properly treat the causes of TMJoint symptoms is by an evaluation and treatment by a trained dentist, there are some palliative steps you can take. Eat soft foods, do not chew gum, apply hot moist heat to the outside of face just in front of ears, take NSAID medications when\if you have acute pain. See also comment below:

Question 2

i have a jaw problem for years i feel like carrying a weight i can't exercise well  my jaw starts clicking and i start feeling pressure in my ears.?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: You have not mentioned your age. Jaw pain or discomfort with exercise could be a symptom of angina (heart disease). Please refrain from exercise until you have seen your physician and this problem is properly diagnosed. Of course there are many other benign causes of jaw pain but this association is important.

Question 3

what is done for  clicking jaw?

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Maybe nothing: Just having jaw clicking does not mean that there is anything wrong with the jaw.  Clicking occurs at times due to just lax ligaments; treatment is required only if there are associated symptoms.  Some of the common symptoms are jaw pain, jaw locking, jaw popping, ear pain, neck pain, headaches, ear stuffiness, and face pain.  You can contact an orofacial pain dentist (find one on www.Aaop.Org).

Question 4

why does my jaw randomly click?

Accepted Answer

Displaced disk: The disk in the jaw joint (TMJ) is displaced. This can result in clicking and/or popping. In some cases it progressed to jaw pain, limited opening, jaw locking and headaches. Clicking alone does not require treatment. If you clench and or grind your teeth, this can make things worse. If you need advice, or your condition progresses, see a TMJ specialist.

Question 5

why does my jaw make clicking noises?

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Several reasons: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 6

what could be causing my clicking jaw?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: A cracking jaw can be a symptom of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly called tmj. See a dentist who is trained in TMJ diagnosis and treatment or a physician specializing in orthopedics.

Question 7

what does it mean if my jaw always click?

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Abnormal movements: Clicking of the jaw or TMJ is result of abnormal movement within the tmj.  It can be related to an abnormality in any of the surfaces of the structures that comprise the tmj, or an abnormality in the position and/or movement of the meniscus or disc in the TMJ which can be due to a number of different causes. Your dentist can evaluate you and your symptoms and provide you with more information.

Question 8

clicking in left jaw and locking up means?

Accepted Answer

Jaw Click: That sounds possibly like TMJ (temperomandibular joint) syndrome. It's an inflammation of the muscles/ tendons of the area of the jaw. Best treatment is conservative. Avoid eating ice or hard, chewy foods and take an NSAID ( like aleve/motrin) with food if it hurts. If the problem persists, you might need to be prescribed a muscle relaxant or have to use a mouth guard ( to limit teeth grinding).

Question 9

my jaw keeps clicking, how can i stop this?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Jaw clicking is an indication that your mandible (lower jaw) has moved from it's rest postion in the tempero-mandibular joint (tmj). Sometimes, all it takes is a repositioning of the lower jaw (really easy). Sometimes you are given a night guard to repostion and maintain the correct position of your jaw in the joint. If your dentist does not do this, ask for a referral to a TMJ specialist.

Question 10

why does my jaw sometimes click when chewing?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

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My right side of jaw is clicking&popping when i eat . . i read on net its tmj and i am dong some exercises. . i cant see a doc help me to do it on own?

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I have a jaw problem for years i feel like carrying a weight i can't exercise well my jaw starts clicking and i start feeling pressure in my ears.?

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What is done for clicking jaw?

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Why does my jaw randomly click?

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Why does my jaw make clicking noises?

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What could be causing my clicking jaw?

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What does it mean if my jaw always click?

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My jaw keeps clicking, how can i stop this?

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Why does my jaw sometimes click when chewing?

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