Jaw Problem I need Specifics?!


Question: Jaw Problem I need Specifics.?
NOw I've heard all about TMJ etc. but I have a jaw problem, perhaps related to TMJ but I want answers about it that are more specific to my own problem.

When I open, and when I close my jaw it pops, all the time. THere is no real pain (unless my jaw muscles begin to tire) but what I absolutely CANNOT live with is that my (it's on the left side) jaw is CONSTANTLY under pressure and when it pops it is relieved for a split nano secodn and then the pressure is back.
PLEASE, any help.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You absolutely need to see someone who specializes in TMJ - TMD
problems. -- A dentist or an oral surgeon. -- But be very careful, and don't let anyone rush you into surgery!

If you ever wore braces, that could be a factor. -- When the joints are pushed back too far, by the braces pushing the teeth backward, it can cause the kind of problems you describe.

My dentist and my chiropractor worked together to get my TMJ problems solved.

Before seeing a Doctor, go to the library and look for books on TMJ treatments. -- One that I found very helpful was TMJ Syndrome: The Overlooked Diagnosis. (Not sure it is still available, but you should find something similar.) It helps to get some understanding of the problem before seeing the doctor. Helps you know what the doctor is talking about.

Hope this helps!

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Jaw popping means that the disc inside the jaw joint is unstable. The disc pops when it spits forward out of place or backwards into place. This is caused by an abnormally shaped disc and can be so loud that it disturbs other people. You could say that it's a floppy disk!

In most cases, jaw pain is nature's way of letting us know that there is something wrong. Fortunately, most patients that have a jaw popping do not have jaw pain and most dentists do not treat the problem unless pain develops. Patients should investigate all of the signs and symptoms of TMJ because they may not be aware of what other difficulties their problem is causing. Many TMJ patients have shortened spastic jaw muscles which increase the pressure inside the jaw joint on the disc. This forces the disc to pop. If the jaw muscles and the patient are healthy, a patient may not have TMJ headaches. If the jaw muscles can be relaxed with a TMJ mouth guard, it often deceases the amount, frequency, and loudness of the pop. However, many patients continue to experience tooth grinding even with treatment.

If the jaw popping and clicking continue, the joint could become increasingly damaged. Eventually the patient may experience a jaw locking problem that prevents the jaw from closing back into place. Some patients who are really bothered require special TMJ orthodontics to reposition the jaw into a position that supports the damaged disc. However, the noise continues in as many as 50% of these patients even after orthodontics.

Yes, probably you have TMJ, in order to get better you will need to visit a doctor. Good LuckHealth Question & Answer



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