Jaw popping , muscle pain , grind teeth when sleeping . tender inside ear went too er no signs of infections or bacteria ?

R/O TMJ : TMJ can be very difficult to treat and overlap several specialists. I hav had the best results with ENT and oral surgery. . It can start with a poor bite due to genetics/after trauma/Bruxism secondary to stress. A good nite guard is essential. topical Voltaren (diclofenac) gel and a low dose muscle relaxant like skelaxin/FLEXERIL /BOTOX/LIDOCAINE injections can help. Prednisone with quick taper may help.

TMJ: Obvious TMJ problem. Very complex. See a TMJ expert for management. 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.

See OFP specialist: The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of Jaw popping, pain in the head, temple, face and TMJ. They are the experts in TMJ and chronic face and head pain. See OFP specialist near you.

Contact DDS: Go to your dentist and have a TMJ evaluation. If it is warranted, you may be referred to an oral surgeon for further evaluation and possible radiographs of the joint. Start with the simplest first and see your dentist.

TMJ Syndrome: Roger; Symptoms you present are classic temporo-- mandibular joint discomfort. Causes may be due to stress, an occlusal imbalance or even muscle spasm. Contact your dentist right away. You may be referred to a dentist who specializes in oral medicine and TMJ diseases. Treatment may consist of dietary concerns, habits for managing stress, and medication or therapy to improve jt. comfort.

Sounds like TMD: Sounds like Temporomandibular Disorder. If your jaw is popping, muscle pain, and tooth grinding then you definitely need to see a dentist. These habits are destructive to your mouth and can ruin your teeth. Your dentist can further evaluate your issue and direct you to the proper treatment or the proper specialist that can treat your condition. Godspeed.

Need a Night Guard: There may be factors causing you to grind your teeth. A dentist can make a night guard/bruxing appliance that will protect your teeth from damaging each other and if correctly adjusted will decrease the intensity of the clench and grind. Needs to have no contact in the back as you slide around. You may also need to have the bite adjusted. Minor recontouring usually without numbing