Question 1

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 2

why does my jaw randomly click?

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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 3

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 4

what could be causing my clicking jaw?

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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 5

clicking in left jaw and locking up means?

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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 6

my jaw keeps clicking, how can i stop this?

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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 7

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.

Question 8

i have a clicking noise in my jaw what could this mean?

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TMJ : Tmj. Temporal mandibular joint, dysfunction. See a dentist that has taken a pankey, dawson or any excellent post graduate training on TMJ and treatment.

Question 9

my jaw keeps clicking whenever i open it. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Joint noise: Many joints (elbows, knees, ankles, others)click. It's just that you can't hear most of them unless the noise is loud. Your TMJ is intimate to your ear(s) and any noise there becomes quite easy to hear and may annoy many folks. If there is no pain, and you can chew and function well, don't worry. However, if there are changes in bite, jaw pain or locking, headaches, then an exam is in order.

Question 10

i have a clicking jaw that locks periodically.. what causes this?

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TMD: This is a common symptom of someone who has tmd (temporomandibular joint dysfunction). The disc inside your tmjoint gets trapped as you open and close your mouth. See a dentist who has experience and training treating patients with tmd there are many conservative methods to help deal with this issue.

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