{"id":1355,"date":"2018-03-02T09:03:48","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T09:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2018-03-02T09:03:48","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T09:03:48","slug":"jaw-keeps-clicking-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/jaw-keeps-clicking-worried","title":{"rendered":"My Jaw Keeps Clicking \u2013 Should I Be Worried?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your jaw has suddenly started to click or pop while you eat or yawn – aside from being<\/div>\n
annoying \u2013 it might be causing you to worry. The clicking may be accompanied by pain and<\/div>\n
you might feel that you can\u2019t open your jaw fully, which can be pretty scary. But don\u2019t worry,<\/div>\n
a clicking or popping jaw is actually quite common \u2013 which isn\u2019t surprising when you think<\/div>\n
just how much work the jaw does. Did you know for example that in the UK, jaw joint<\/div>\n
problems affect approximately 1 out of 6 people?<\/div>\n
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What you need to know about your jaw joint<\/strong><\/div>\n
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In medical terms, the jaw joint is commonly known as the temporomandibular joint – often<\/div>\n
shortened to TMJ. These joints are located on either side of your face and connect your<\/div>\n
lower jaw to your skull. Try placing your fingers just in front of your ears and open your<\/div>\n
mouth, can you feel the joints? These allow you to move your jaw from side to side, talk,<\/div>\n
yawn, eat and drink. Any problems that affect the TMJ from working properly are referred to<\/div>\n
as a TMJ disorder and can cause limited movement and pain in the surrounding muscles.<\/div>\n
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What causes TMJ disorder?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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There are a few reasons why your jaw joint might be giving you grief and don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not<\/div>\n
from talking too much…<\/div>\n
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Your TMJ problem could be caused by:<\/div>\n
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  • Overuse of the jaw joint or muscles, often down to subconsciously clenching and<\/li>\n
  • grinding the teeth during your sleep (which is the most common reason)<\/li>\n
  • Wear and tear of the joint, sometimes due to osteoarthritis which is more common<\/li>\n
  • among older patients<\/li>\n
  • Other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis which affects a number of joints<\/li>\n
  • throughout the body including the TMJ.<\/li>\n
  • Injury or trauma to the TMJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    What can I do?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    The good news is that TMJ disorders are rarely serious and symptoms often improve with<\/div>\n
    just a few simple treatments. How we treat your jaw joint issue really depends on what\u2019s<\/div>\n
    causing the problem to begin with, but there are a few treatments typically recommended<\/div>\n
    such as resting your jaw joint.<\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n
    Help your TMJ heal by:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    • sticking to a soft food diet for a few days and not chewing gum.<\/li>\n
    • trying not to open your mouth too wide when yawning<\/li>\n
    • stopping any habits such as clenching your jaw or biting your nails<\/li>\n
    • massaging the muscles surrounding your jaw<\/li>\n
    • placing a heat pad wrapped in a towel against the sore area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Medication<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Try to stop the pain and muscle spasms by applying warmth to the jaw or taking painkillers<\/div>\n
      such as ibuprofen, paracetamol or codeine. If these aren\u2019t helping, you could try taking a<\/div>\n
      small dose of muscle relaxants to give added pain relief, but speak to your dentist first.<\/div>\n
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      Splints<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Wearing a custom-made bite guard or splint is sometimes advised by dentists because these<\/div>\n
      cover the teeth and stop them from coming into contact with each other. They\u2019re usually<\/div>\n
      worn at night time and help reduce the pressure that\u2019s placed on your teeth while clenching<\/div>\n
      and grinding.<\/div>\n
      If you\u2019re struggling with a clicking or painful jaw, come and visit our team at 44 Dental Care.<\/div>\n
      We\u2019ll arrange a consultation to discuss your symptoms and recommend the best course of<\/div>\n
      action to help get you out of discomfort.<\/div>\n
      <\/div>\n
      Call us today on 0116 2251 9647.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      \nIf your jaw has suddenly started to click or pop while you eat or yawn – aside from being
      \nannoying \u2013 it might be causing you to worry. The clicking may be accompanied by pain and
      \nyou might feel that you can\u2019t open your jaw fully, which can be pretty scary. But don\u2019t worry,
      \na clicking or popping jaw is actually quite common \u2013 which isn\u2019t surprising when you think
      \njust how much work the jaw does. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nMy Jaw Keeps Clicking \u2013 Should I Be Worried? - 44 Dental Care - Leicester Dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/jaw-keeps-clicking-worried\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"My Jaw Keeps Clicking \u2013 Should I Be Worried? - 44 Dental Care - Leicester Dentist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If your jaw has suddenly started to click or pop while you eat or yawn – aside from being annoying \u2013 it might be causing you to worry. 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