‘Locked jaw’ when opening or closing the mouth Visible or palpable (can be felt) erosion of some teeth Difficult chewing or discomfort when chewing Hearing disturbances (rare) Causes of Clicking Jaw The clicking sound in the jaw is believed to be due to a bone suddenly releasing from a lo...
Clicking Jaw? You Just Need to Wash Your Mouth Out!
Food should be eaten in small bites to avoid opening the mouth too wide. Relax the jaw: When possible, keeping the mouth slightly open by leaving a space between the teeth can relieve pressure on the jaw. Practice stress management: Reducing stress can relieve jaw popping that arises from ...
TMJ, short for temporomandibular joints, is a nickname for the small joints in front of each of your ears that attach your lower jaw to your skull. When working properly, these joints allow you to perform functions like opening and closing your mouth, chewing, speaking, and swallowing. The ...