Do I have TMJ?!
Question:
Do I have TMJ?
My jaw pops every time I open my mouth. & this has been going on since my teenage years. I told my orthodontist about it, but she said my jaw popping had nothing to do with TMJ, & also when I experience anxiety, my teeth grind. & my mouth gets tired easily when I chew gum.
Answers:
You sure could have it. I bet you grind your teeth something awful when you are sleeping; I am sure that is why you get tired while chewing.
Is it causing you headaches or other problems such as a shooting pain in your jaw area?
There is a mouth guard that you can use that keeps you from doing damage when you grind your teeth in your sleep. It is supposed to work wonders.
Don't let it go too long. Get it checked out by an expert before you do any long term damage.