My jaw keeps popping...Bad?!
Question: It started a while ago, but today it got to the point where i couldnt chew. one side feels like theres pressure on it and it hurts...is that bad
Answers: It started a while ago, but today it got to the point where i couldnt chew. one side feels like theres pressure on it and it hurts...is that bad
The clicking started because the little disc of tissue between the and lower jaw was out of position. There's pressure now because the disc is swelling by being out of position. A nightguard would be helpful. In the meantime, you need to treat it like any other soft tissue injury. Ice, Ibuprofen (as long as you're not allergic) 3 to 4 tablets of advil every 6 to 8 hours, and soft diet for 6 to 8 weeks. It's also helpful to slide your lower jaw forward until the lower teeth are even with the uppers (don't need to be touching). That moves your jaw into a neutral position that helps the disc realign. This should be done many times over the course of the day. No gum, no bagels, no crunchy veggies... think pasta, soft crustless breads, cooked veggies.
you may want to talk to your dentist about it, it sounds like it could be TMJ. i have it too, its uncomfortable :(
Sounds like TMJ
http://www.tmj.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporomand...
you need to find a specialist in TMJ/TMD, stay away from the ones that want to pull & file down your teeth, put on braces
until then do not chew anything hard or chewey, don't open wide, stay away from caffine
take advil and put heat on jaw joint, neck, jaw area
you might try an over the counter soft mouth guard, but one from the dentist works better
good luck