I had braces to correct underbite. the protrusion is no longer there via teeth extraction. i hear a clicking noise. will i need surgery to fix tmj?

No: Having clicking/popping symptoms only does not indicate any need for surgery. You may want to consider a nighttime splint just to keep the TMJ stable.

Probably not: Clicking from the TMJ (jaw joints) indicates that something is not working perfectly. It is fairly common. It would be wise to see your dentist. The clicking is from altered function of the "disc" that separates the "ball" and "socket" of the jaw joint. Conservative treatment (night guard, anti inflammatories), should be considered first. Tmj surgery is last resort and probably notneeded.

Not likely: If the only symptoms you have is the click most dentists would just watch it. The click could go away by itself. Sometimes a click is just the first sign of a problem that does need to be treated but rarely does that treatment involve surgery.

Probably not: The click probably indicates that the disc in your jaw joint is out olof place. There are a number of non-surgical rx for this. Surgery is only very rarely indicated.

Not necessarily: Surgery is a last resort to treat TMJ problems. There are several steps of treatment that you should try first. See your dentist for a more conservative solution to your problem.

Not necessarily: Tmj (which stands for temporomandibular joint) is an anatomical part of your body. Tmd (temporomandibular disorder) is the true name for an issue with the joint. Clicking in itself is not a problem. Pain and locking of the joint is a more serious issue. In many instances of occaissional clicking, a splint or bite plane will help alleviate the issues.

Second opinion: Surgery for your tmj/tmd and clicking noises should not be considered unless it gets much worse and should only be done with all other options exhausted. The noises are often very, very difficult to eliminate or even manage. I would see a tmj/tmd specialist for an opinion.

Unlikely: Unlikely. Painless TMj clicking very common in population.