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I am experiencing jaw pain and clicking or popping sound from jaw. the following also describe me: popping or snapping sound from joint and persistent pain. what should i do?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMD: Avoid eating hard foods; apply moist heat to outside of face just in front of ears; if you can take some Aleve or Ibuprofen; try to reduce stress in your life. For longer term solution see a dentist with experience and training treating patients with TMD/TMJoint pain. Sometimes a night guard helps.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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