Clicking Jaw Info You Need to Know

Is The Clicking Jaw Symptom Connected to TMJ? Is It Something to Be Concerned About? The Answer May Surprise You

A clicking jaw problem is common. It's also uncomfortable and can be painfull as well. It's a common symptom of persistent bruxism (the unconscious grinding of the teeth during sleep) and of TMJ (temporomandibular joint).

It is serious and should not be ignored.

In this short article, I will try to share some clicking jaw information you need to know as well as some simple yet effective options that are available to you. Many sufferers have had great success with these options and perhaps they can help you.

Let's talk about clicking jaw. The "clicking" happens whenever you open and close your mouth of you move your jaw side to side. Accompanied by the clicking jaw sound will usually be some pain of a greater or lesser degree. Also, a persistent or chronic headache is usually present. The jaw can also lock at times temporarily.

Difficulty in yawning and chewing is commonplace. The chewing or opening or closing of the jaw can be accompanied by stiffness as well.

It's a common complaint with patients. To be clear, it is usually the result of internal problems of the TMJ. The diagnosis can easily be made with clinical examination and radiographic imaging.

To suffice, if you hear clicking or grinding or popping when you chew food or when you otherwise open and close your mouth, move your jaw then this can indicate a TMJ problem.  The clicking may or may not be accompanied by pain or  stiffness, and you may experience difficulty chewing or yawning. It's a symptom that doesn't exist in a vaccuum.

Treatment for Clicking Jaw

In my opinion, the best thing that you can do with any jaw-related problem is to try specific TMJ exercises. These can work wonders. These exercises developed by physical therapists and TMJ dentists. They are specifically designed to strengthen the jaw muscles. The exercises also will help to relieve muscular tension of the jaw as well as to facilitate smooth function of your jaw joints.

TMJ Symptoms

If you do perhaps have a TMJ problem, this short list should inform you as to what you have or don't have. Of course, self-diagnosis only goes so far. I recommend seeing a dentist and/or a doctor. So, what are the specific symptoms of TMJ problem?  The signs are headaches, clicking jaw, facial pain, headaches, pain or soreness when chewing, pain in the jaw line area. Also, clicking noises can be heard when the mouth is moved either up or down or side to side.

You might be able to open up your jaw all the way so don't let that persuade you that there isn't a problem if there is one.

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Yours in health,
David Spainhower, D.D.S.