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My jaw still clicks when my mouth is closed. i was eating peanut butter and moved the jaw to clean it out. is that s condition of tmj or a dislocation?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No, TMJ disorder: Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth accompanied by pain are common symptoms of TMJ disorders. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management.
Answered 10/10/2014
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Perhaps: Clicking in the jaw joint is symptomatic of dysfunction, indicating that the cartilaginous disk in the joint is out of place. There are many other problems that can cause clicking, such as partially blocked eustachian tube, fluid in the ears, etc. Please see your Dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 4/12/2020
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TMJ: Yes, you have a TMJ problem. See a TMJ expert for advice. 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.
Answered 3/21/2015
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