‘Clicking’ sound when opening and closing the mouth ‘Popping’ or grinding of the TMJ when opening and closing the mouth Temporofrontal headaches (headaches of the forehead or temples – refer to image above) Aching pain in or around the ear ‘Locked jaw’ when opening or closing the mou...
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 ...
Jaw popping refers to a clicking sound from the jaw, which can be accompanied by sensations of pain. Sometimes jaw popping can arise from overextending the jaw, such as by opening the mouth too wide when yawning or eating. At other times, it results from problems in the functioning of the...