Most of the time if I open my mouth normally it's okay, but if I chew (causing a grinding motion) it will pop or if I move my jaw sideways while opening (similar to grinding, only a larger motion) it pops as well. How can I make it stop or will it go away on its own? Could it be due to grinding my teeth at night or sleeping on it wrong?
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That is exactly the same problem I was having. I woke up one morning, my jaw was sore, then it started popping. Its been that way for about 2 years now. It may be because you said you clenched or grinded your teeth at night. I know I clenched mine. You may have a mild case of TMJ. t is the Temporo-Mandibular Joint , the joint where the mandible joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. A small disc of cartilage separates the bones, much like in the knee joint, so that the mandible may slide easily; each time you chew you move it. But you also move it every time you talk and each time you swallow. Here are some symptoms:
Ear pain
Sore jaw muscles
Temple/cheek pain
Jaw popping/clicking
Locking of the jaw
Difficulty in opening the mouth fully
Frequent head/neck aches
And here are somethings you can do:
Rest the muscles and joints by eating soft foods.
Do not chew gum.
Avoid clenching or tensing.
Relax muscles with moist heat like a warm towel 1/2 hour at least twice daily.
The best thing would be to go to a dentist and have him look at it. If it is very serious, surgery may be necessary.
I hope this helps!
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