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- A mouthguard or splint can be used to prevent or manage bruxism; clenching and grinding of the teeth during sleep.
- Prescribed medication can be used to help manage pain caused by TMJ issues.
- Laser therapy or radio wave therapy helps stimulate movement and ease pain in the jaw, mouth and neck.
- Dental solutions can help fix any oral issues that may be causing jaw popping, including underbites, overbites, missing and misaligned teeth .
- As a last resort, surgery may be required.
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Few common causes of Jaw click:
- Biting fingernails
- Clenching jaw
- Grinding teeth (bruxism)
- Biting lip or cheek
- Chewing gum excessively
- Constant hand rest on the chin while working/ studying
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Other serious causes of jaw pain/click
- Trauma to the jaw following accident
- Infection
- Tumor
- Myofascial pain syndrome-
- Jaw pain doesn’t get better after a week
- Jaw pain that gets worse with straining or stretching
- Painful knots in muscles
- Reduced range of motion in a...
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Ever noticed jaw click on opening your mouth wide? Here's why
If you’re experiencing a jaw popping sensation every time you chew, talk or yawn, it may be from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Jaw popping refers to a clicking sound from the jaw each time it is engaged, which can be followed by sensations of pain.
The jaw popping sen...
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At home treatments:
- Consciously avoid any untoward pressure on the joints like clenching of teeth
- Apply an ice pack to the affected area on the jaw for 10 to 15 minutes, followed by a warm compress of 5 to 10 minutes to relieve pain. This method can be repeated several times a day if needed.
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