I get a popping and locking sensation in the jaw. What can be done about it?

Question

Hello doctor,

I usually get a popping and locking sensation in my left jaw, which happens while eating and getting up in the morning. I also have a partially erupted wisdom tooth in that part.

I read about TMJ on the internet, and I am getting anxiety because of it. I am very afraid. Recently, the jaw got torn, I think, and I could not put my teeth together on the left side. It healed after five days of taking Zerodol-MR. I do not know what to do.

Please advise, as I am constantly thinking about it.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query.

There is nothing to be afraid of. You seem to have recurrent disc displacement. The main cause can be the one you mentioned, your half-erupted tooth.

I suggest you get it removed and make sure you eat from both sides. The joint gets stressed if you eat from only one side, and that causes lockjaw. If you have any cavities, get them filled as soon as possible. Make sure to hold your jaw with your hand in front of your eye. Check TMJ exercises on the internet and do them in front of the mirror daily.

You will get healed within months.

I hope it helps.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.