A member asked:

Pulled on left ear lobe, opened jaw, moved it right and heard a pop, this was 2 weeks ago and my jaw is tendor when opening and clenching. is it tmj?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Jaw: Think of it as TMD which means a range of disorders including problems with the joint. Try warm compresses, soft diet and ibuprofen for a few days but you will probably have to see your dentist

Answered 8/2/2015

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Probably: The pop you heard was probably the articular disk in the jaw joint popping out of position. Please see you Dentist for Rx to recapture the disc.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Probably: Sounds like TMJ. The disk sounds like it is displaced. See a TMJ expert for advice.

Answered 8/2/2015

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