I have had alot of problems with my jaw and for the longest time thought it was lockjaw but I don't have the right symptoms for it. The right side of my jaw in the very back pops everytime I yawn, eat, chew gum, etc. I can't open my mouth all the way sometimes. When I move my jaw up and down I feel/hear a pop every time. When I got braces and they had to open my mouth for a long period of time i could hardly open it wide enough let alone leave it open, What is happening!?
Q: Jaw problems
Answers (1)
4/ 7/09 2:49am
You may be dealing with temporomandibular joint disorder, more commonly known as TMJ or TMD. Here are some articles describing the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of TMJ: http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/tmj.html If after reading those articles, you think that sounds like what you're experiencing, talk with your doctor.
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