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What Is The Ripping Sound After Going Through Dental Filling?

I recently had my filling done from mercury to porcelin. I had 8 done total. And, afterwards, I now have this ripping noise that happens on the left side. I say, "ripping" because its not a clicking or popping. Whenever I talk, I hear this rip in my left ear. It's a delay noise, that happens after I'm done talking. When I shut my jaw. What is it? Should I return to the dentist? Though, I probably would go to a new dentist, because this one I had I would not recommend.
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Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. The ripping sound you mentioned while talking could be a symptom of TMJ disorder. As you have had porcelain fillings recently. There could be some high points in one or more fillings leading to malocclusion and ultimately TMJ abnormality.
Have you or someone noticed any clenching habit in you before?
I suggest you visit a dentist and get fillings checked for high points. Dentist will grind them if found. If the symptoms persist, consult maxillofacial surgeon. Based on your history and physical examination, any abnormality with TMJ or muscles can be identified.
Avoid stress. Use bite plates if you have grinding or clenching problem. Maintain healthy diet with multivitamins. Do mouth opening and closing exercises.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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What Is The Ripping Sound After Going Through Dental Filling?

Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. The ripping sound you mentioned while talking could be a symptom of TMJ disorder. As you have had porcelain fillings recently. There could be some high points in one or more fillings leading to malocclusion and ultimately TMJ abnormality. Have you or someone noticed any clenching habit in you before? I suggest you visit a dentist and get fillings checked for high points. Dentist will grind them if found. If the symptoms persist, consult maxillofacial surgeon. Based on your history and physical examination, any abnormality with TMJ or muscles can be identified. Avoid stress. Use bite plates if you have grinding or clenching problem. Maintain healthy diet with multivitamins. Do mouth opening and closing exercises. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!