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A member asked:
Why does my jaw randomly hurt and then pop?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
TMJ: This sounds like a problem with your TMJ joint (the jaw hinge joint). Most likely inflammation that can be caused by multiple things such as grinding your teeth at night. Ask someone if you do! i tell patients to try a soft diet, nsaids, and a warm compress when the pain is bothersome. If it continues consider, seeing a dentist that is comfortable treating TMJ disorder.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Possible TMJ: Jaw aches that occur over and over are often due to spasms of the jaw muscles. These muscles control the opening and closing of the jaw and they are tied with the jaw joint (TMJ). Spasms of the muscles due to an inflammation of the joint or due to chewing incorrectly can cause these spasms. You need to be examined by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to determine the cause of the muscle spasms.
Answered 7/18/2018
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