I cannot sleep on the sides&i get jaw locked in the morning, cannot move it from side to side.1 year had limited open. had 2arthroscopies same issue.?

Clicking : Clicking on function of the lower jaw typically results from the inter-positional joint disc being out of position. The noise relates to the disc being recaptured on opening or it slipping out of position on closing. A large percentage of individuals have this condition. When there are no accompanying symptoms or dysfunction of the jaw such as open or closed lock, then the condition is typically monitored. Another reason for a joint noise upon wide opening is that the condyle (ball portion of the joint) is translating out of the fossa (cup portion of the joint) over a bony prominence called the eminence. This is caused by hypermobility of the joint. Other than restricting your movement to prevent this extreme excursion treatment is usually only undertaken if there is a funciton disturbance or severe symptoms. I recommend that your be examined by a general dentist or board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon for further information and determination of a need for treatment.

Also: You might consider seeing a dentist who has limited his or her practice to tmd. You can find someone through www.Aaop.Org or www.Aacfp.Org in your area. They may be able to offer non surgical options.