Is this normal? - General Health Message Board

ddogz · 06-01-2006, 09:57 PM

It's been about two years since I've had my wisdom teeth pulled out. Ever since then my jaw started like making loud popping noises...sometimes like a streching/screaching type of sound...I didn't think of it much then..But for the past year I couldn't eat much, chew or anything...my mom said it's nothing. I've started waking up with my jaw completely unlevelled...like one side is completely jammed up above my ear...and it hurts like right where my ear is.. i've tried not to sleep on the sides anymore...and i can't run/walk a lot...cuz it pops when i walk...sometimes i can't even open my mouth at all...i dont know how to rest my head on the pillow or do anything...nobody has any idea how i feel...i'm only trying to eat through a straw now cuz whenever i try to chew something it starts popping...i've started crying a lot lately...this can't be normal...is there anything out there that can help me out?

Toot Toot · 06-01-2006, 11:08 PM

Obviously this isn't normal. Are you a minor? From your post, it seems as though you're dependent on your mom to help you with this...? If so, have you just come out and asked her to take you to a dentist (preferably a different one) for an assessment? That's where I'd start. I'm sorry you keep getting the shrug-off; it's hard when that happens. Take care!

Lenin · 06-02-2006, 05:18 AM

It's likely TMJ, temoporo-mandibular joint syndrome and it may well be related to your lost wisdom teeth.
Check the net for it...there might be some appliance you can wear in your mouth while sleeping to make it better.
TMJ can be miserable to live with.