Clicking

jasmine30 · 10-04-2002, 04:53 AM

Hi,
Lately when Im eating I have this clicking or popping in my R ear.Is this a common symp with TMJ?Ive never been diagosed.

Thanks

paintitbetter · 10-04-2002, 10:29 AM

Jasmine,
It's a very common symptom of TMJD. That was my first clue that I had this wonderful disease. If that's all you have you are very lucky. There are things you can do right now, like try not to clench, don't chew gum, try a soft diet. But knowing what I know now, I personally wouldn't wait to long before finding a good Doctor that specializes in TMJD.

Mark

Desa Perkins · 07-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi everyone,
I am new to this and have been reading your stories. I think I might have this also

One night my back tooth began to pound (right bottom side of mouth), I had difficulty sleeping that night. The next morning, I noticed the pounding was gone but, my right bottom side of my jaw was swollen (from back jaw, under throat towards chin). The inside of my mouth (right side) is sore, and it hurts when I swollow, talk and eat.
Is this how this begins? Please help!! I take IBProfen (sp?) for pain.
THANKS SO MUCH....

Desa Perkins · 07-12-2009, 06:39 PM

BTW.... When I bite down, my back teeth on right side touch first. Feels like my bite is off also

jmitchell · 07-12-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Desa Perkins

BTW.... When I bite down, my back teeth on right side touch first. Feels like my bite is off also

Sometimes when your muscles are in spasm, that can definitely occur. When my muscles are in full spasm, only my back molars touch. It's a horrible feeling. Have you recently had dental work done? or braces? What do you think has caused your onset of symtoms?