A 36-year-old female asked:
Jaw joint on right side keeps popping whenever opening and have limited jaw opening. will this go away on its own or is there conservative treatment?
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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Sounds like: you have TMJ problems. Try OTC ibuprofen and avoid chewing (gum, beef jerky, etc.), opening mouth too widely, and teeth grinding (get a night guard). If these maneuvers don't help, it is time to see a doctor. It will probably not go away on its own. You will need to treat it, either on your own or with a doctor. It might become a recurrent/chronic problem.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Depends on cause: Sounds like a jaw joint problem. Please call your Dentist for examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Avoid OTC night guards...do more harm than good. Note that occlusal orthotic and/or malocclusion correction may be necessary.
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Dr. Dale Rottmananswered
Dentistry 46 years experience
See your dentist: This will probably not go away on its own. The joint should be evaluated with an x-ray. You would then probably be fitted for a splint which would take pressure off the joint and relax the muscles,. Your bite should also be evaluated to make sure your teeth are properly meshing. See your dentist or a TMJ specialist for an evaluation
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
TMJ disorder: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Earache, neck clicking and popping, difficulty to swallow, headache and jaw pain are common symptoms. Proper diagnosis is the key to the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management of the TMJ.
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
TMJ: TMJ. Course variable. Some go away, some get worse. See TMD specialist for evaluation.
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