Stints: Tmj is very complex and a thorough examination is important to diagnose if the TMJ symptoms is teeth related, joint related, muscle related or a combination of all the aforementioned. Surgery is usually the last resort when treating TMJ symptoms in my practice and other treatment modalities are used to treat which are less invasive. Go to a dentist that is comfortable in treating tmj.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Go to TMJ Dentist: Some sounds are normal wear and tear in the joint. Some sounds are signs that the TMJ or the cartilage in that joint are deteriorating. It can become very painful or begin locking. I'd still have it evaluated further now.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Possibly: Get your bite adjusted with a dentist that specializes in occlusion also a night guard may help. If clicking remains untreated you may eventually have pain, so get it treated now.
Answered 4/4/2013
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Yes possibly: Popping or clicking of the joint is very difficult to eliminate, even with surgery. If you have no pain and no locking (limited opening or trouble closing, ) then you may have to live with the popping. Conservative treatment can help diminish or cut down the popping, but you should seek out a tmj/tmd specialist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: You're lucky to have no pain just sounds. Accept that excellent result.
Answered 3/21/2015
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