My jaw keeps locking..please help? i'm 13.?!
Question: My jaw keeps locking..please help.? i'm 13..?
Hey everyone, i'm 13 years old, and i'm having troubles with my jaw..
if i'm laying down, sometimes when i open my mouth, my jaw locks for a second, and i have to open wider, which causes a "pop" or cracking noise, and you can feel it.. it's gross. =(
also, sometimes when i'm chewing gum, or talking, it happens too.
I think it's TMJ.
my dad said his friend had that kind of jaw problem, and he went to the doctor , and they have to break your jaw, and you have to get it wired shut so it heals properly. and you have to eat soup for like, 2 months.
Is that what they're going to do if i go to the doctors.?
omg, aha..
if not, what will they do to help the problem.?Health Question & Answer
if i'm laying down, sometimes when i open my mouth, my jaw locks for a second, and i have to open wider, which causes a "pop" or cracking noise, and you can feel it.. it's gross. =(
also, sometimes when i'm chewing gum, or talking, it happens too.
I think it's TMJ.
my dad said his friend had that kind of jaw problem, and he went to the doctor , and they have to break your jaw, and you have to get it wired shut so it heals properly. and you have to eat soup for like, 2 months.
Is that what they're going to do if i go to the doctors.?
omg, aha..
if not, what will they do to help the problem.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Your symptoms are found in the category of TMJ symptoms such as lockjaw' cracking sound or noise." pop" or clicking sound. Several factors contribute to this factors, genetic, maybe one in the family or relatives has the problem and you inherited it, over-opening of the mouth which strains the facial muscles., chewing hard food or constant chewing gum may also affect and worsens TMJ problems. Consider surgery as your last and final option if other helpful remedies won't do you any good. Here are some of the remedies and you might find it beneficial: When you are in bed' Lie down in your most comfortable position avoid lying down on one side of your face, Stop too much chewing gum, avoid munching on hard foods,refrain from opening your mouth too wide especially when you yawn. Make it a habit to support your jaw when yawning by supporting it with both hands holding your jaw up. Some other remedies include applying warm compresses on your TMJ 3X a day with a face towel. Some medications maybe of benefits too, like taking pain relievers if symptom of pain arises, IBUPROFEN 25Omg 3x a day. Vitamin B complex will also help since TMJ problems also include muscle and nerves. Nerve problems can be alleviated with B complex... Hope these remedies would be beneficial to your immediate concern/problem.If persistent consult your nearest dental professional to enlighten you more.Don'.t fret. Always remember, there are always great solutions to whatever problem we encounter in all aspects of our lives....Health Question & Answer