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What Causes Popping Sound In TMJ Along With Pain In Left Jaw?

I am 39 and have had a very minor TMJ (popping in my jaw) throughout my life, but have never experienced any pain. I have been feeling pain surrounding my left jaw as well as the area surround my left eye and down my neck for a few days. With a quick internet search I concerned.
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your query Popping or clicking in jaw and pain can occur due to a number of reasons..

-One can be habit of clenching or grinding of teeth and is known as BRUXISM..
-Other can be disruption or dislocation of articulating disc ( a soft cushion which is present between both the parts tat move the TMJ.
-Arthritic changes in joint can also cause popping and pain.
-Heavily stressed individuals who have a habit of cleanching the teeth can also have TMJ problems.
Other reasons can be trauma,birth defects and paresis of face muscles.

The final diagnosis can be given once you are evaluated by a dentist and required x-rays are done to rule out the exact cause of your problem..

For temporary relief from pain you can take Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Dont give excessive stress to the TMJ by eating things which are very hard or need long time chewing like chewing gums.

Warm water bag applied on affected side can also help in relaxing the jaw muscles and relieve pain.

But consulting a dental surgeon is must..

Hope you get well soon..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Popping Sound In TMJ Along With Pain In Left Jaw?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your query Popping or clicking in jaw and pain can occur due to a number of reasons.. -One can be habit of clenching or grinding of teeth and is known as BRUXISM.. -Other can be disruption or dislocation of articulating disc ( a soft cushion which is present between both the parts tat move the TMJ. -Arthritic changes in joint can also cause popping and pain. -Heavily stressed individuals who have a habit of cleanching the teeth can also have TMJ problems. Other reasons can be trauma,birth defects and paresis of face muscles. The final diagnosis can be given once you are evaluated by a dentist and required x-rays are done to rule out the exact cause of your problem.. For temporary relief from pain you can take Ibuprofen or Tylenol. Dont give excessive stress to the TMJ by eating things which are very hard or need long time chewing like chewing gums. Warm water bag applied on affected side can also help in relaxing the jaw muscles and relieve pain. But consulting a dental surgeon is must.. Hope you get well soon.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.