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Whenever i hear my jaw a little bit and i hear a click. do i have tmj?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: From an anatomical view, almost everyone has two tmjs or temporomandibular joints, but not everyone has a TMJ problem or pathology. Some patients may hear a slight click in the TMJ when opening or closing and no other symptoms, while other patients may hear a click or pop and have significant pain and the inability to open or close the jaw. Your dentist can advise you if you have a TMJ disorder.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Popping and TMJ: Popping with the tmj/tmj's usually signifies a displaced articular disk (forward.) not sure if you also have locking of the jaw- closed lock meaning limited opening; open lock- can't close.) need to see your dentist or TMJ specialist as your problem may become worse.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes and no: A click when you move your jaw usually means your TMJ disk is our of position. If you have no other symptoms, no treatment required.

Answered 3/17/2015

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