Q. Is there any way to permanently cure clicking of TMJ?

Hi,

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I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern about your TMJ. There may be some cause associated with it, that means for a permanent solution you have to single out the cause and eliminate it. Some major causes are as follows:

1. Missing teeth, grossly decayed teeth on the same side or opposite side, because of that you must be chewing from one side only. If this is the case, get the treatment done.

2. Malocclusion if you have any like crowding, teeth not properly closing, you need orthodontic treatment for it.

3. Bruxism, grinding of teeth during sleep.

You need to single out the cause and get it treated. During the meantime, do the TMJ exercise, get the hot packs placed on the side of the face twice daily to reduce any muscle strain.

Malocclusion, bruxism, missing or grossly decayed teeth.

OPG.

Avoid hard foods.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Dentistry

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