Please help! i have bruxism & my jaw clicks?

Dental exam: Appliances can be fabricated to assist in the bruxing problem and it may help to resolve the click depending on what is causing it. Only a qualified dentist can tell for sure.

See a TMJ/TMD Dr.: Someone may grind their teeth for a number of reasons. Often, the problem occurs because the muscles of the face and jaw are trying to get the teeth in a comfortable position. The muscles may be in spasm, you may have a tmj/tmd problem, stress, infection. Best to see a dentist asap. Often thew cause is difficult to determine, so may have to treat the symptoms with a mouthpiece.

See an OFP: is tooth grinding, or clenching during sleep plus one of the following: tooth wear, sounds or jaw muscle discomfort in the absence of medical disorder. See an orofacial pain specialist for evaluation. They are the experts in facial pain, headaches, bruxism and TMJ. Take care.

TMJ: TMJ/TMD problem. Can be complex. Usually responds to conservative treatment. TMJ surgery rarely required. See a TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.