Question 1

what can i do if my jaw pops and it is extremely hard to chew anything without it popping out of place?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: You need to see a TMJ specialist - some oral surgeons will also diagnose treat patients with these symptoms.

Question 2

when i yawn alot my jaw pops , i have severe yawning but quickly goes away , what does it mean my jaw popping?

Accepted Answer

Your TMJ is slipping: Your temporal mandibular joint is slipping a bit and catching. TMJ popping is not uncommon. Be aware that making it pop is not a good thing to do.  Pain can result eventually - TMJ syndrome.

Question 3

for years and years my jaw pops a lot. for the past few weeks my jaw has been in severe pain and won't stop popping. i wanna cry. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

R/O TMJ : TMJ can be very difficult to treat and overlap several specialists. I hav had the best results with ENT and oral surgery. . It can start with a poor bite due to genetics/after trauma/Bruxism secondary to stress. A good nite guard is essential. topical Voltaren (diclofenac) gel and a low dose muscle relaxant like skelaxin/FLEXERIL /BOTOX/LIDOCAINE injections can help. Prednisone with quick taper may help.

Question 4

my jaw pops n locks every other time what is it?

Accepted Answer

TMD: You are describing something called temporomandibular dysfunction.  Your tmj, or the jaw joint is not working in an ideal way.  Many people have noisy joints, and these don't always need treatment. But if your jaw is locking open or closed, this should be investigated.  See your dentist as a place to start. He/she may take some x-rays and make you a mouth appliance.  Physical therapy can help too.

Question 5

my jaw pops every time i open my mouth wide. doesn't hurt but has been going on for years. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Having clicking/popping symptoms only does not indicate any need for surgery. You may want to consider a nighttime splint just to keep the TMJ stable.

Question 6

daughter has jra and her jaw pops in and out all the time. do i mention this to her dentist or rheumo?

Accepted Answer

Both & Oral Surgeon: Both should be made aware.  Also a full work up by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced film (ct or mri) would be wise to establish current condition and then have "baseline" comparisons to evaluate for progression radiographically.  This may be something that will require surgical intervention in the future, so to have a multidisciplinary approach is always a great idea.

Question 7

child has jra and every time she opens her mouth to far her jaw pops in and out of place &hurts  could she have in her jaw now? whst are other causes

Accepted Answer

Degenerative Joint : Jra & RA & other immune mediated arthritic entities like psoriatic arthritis all can have degenerative effects within joints, & the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is no exception.  Some clinical signs of degenrative disease processes are limited range of motion, crepitus on opening & closing, deviation on opening, joint pain, pops/clicks. There are a host of radiographic signs too (mri or ct).

Question 8

every time i open my mouth really wide my jaw pops. what's going on, it's kind of uncomfortable and has gotten worse since i got my wisdom teeth pulled out 4yrs ago

Accepted Answer

Disc displacement: There is a disc of cartilage in the joint space of the tmj.  The popping sound signifies that the disc is out of place but "pops" back into position when you open your mouth.  You should be evaluated by your dentist.

Question 9

jaw popping/cracking when i move it side to side. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Your joint should be examined and the appropriate treatment rendered to prevent further problems/deterioriation.

Question 10

when is tmj bad enough for surgery? my jaw locks up multiple times a day and i cannot open it without it popping ever.

Accepted Answer

TMJ surgery: TMJ surgery is last resort when all other less invasive treatment options have been exhausted. You should be evaluated by at least one if not two dentists with extensive training and expertise treating patients with TMJ/TMD.  They are generally few &amp; far between but worth the trip.  If no one local, consider a local teaching university with a dental residency program or dental school.

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When i yawn alot my jaw pops , i have severe yawning but quickly goes away , what does it mean my jaw popping?

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For years and years my jaw pops a lot. for the past few weeks my jaw has been in severe pain and won't stop popping. i wanna cry. what's going on?

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My jaw pops n locks every other time what is it?

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My jaw pops every time i open my mouth wide. doesn't hurt but has been going on for years. what should i do?

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Daughter has jra and her jaw pops in and out all the time. do i mention this to her dentist or rheumo?

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Child has jra and every time she opens her mouth to far her jaw pops in and out of place &hurts could she have in her jaw now? whst are other causes

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Every time i open my mouth really wide my jaw pops. what's going on, it's kind of uncomfortable and has gotten worse since i got my wisdom teeth pulled out 4yrs ago

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Jaw popping/cracking when i move it side to side. what could be wrong?

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When is tmj bad enough for surgery? my jaw locks up multiple times a day and i cannot open it without it popping ever.

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