Jaw clicking sound occurs due to jaw popping. It occurs due to extended opening of the jaw during yawning and problems in the functioning of the temporomandibular joint. The symptoms are tenderness in the jaw, difficulty opening mouth wide, difficulty eating, headache, toothache, and earache. The habits that can cause jaw popping are teeth grinding, nail-biting and clenching jaws. The other reasons are arthritis, injury to the jaw, and myofascial pain syndrome. Its treatment depends on the cause.
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Why do I have a high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down?
Query: Hi doctor, I have high-pitched sound while moving my jaw up and down on eating, yawning, turning my head sideways to the affected side, and grinding my teeth. I have fullness in my ears while the jaw is motionless. I have these symptoms for more than six months. I consulted a doctor and thought tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) clicking will disappear soon by following proper treatment. So do not be worried. You have consulted a stomatologist and he advised you to have a nightguard. I suggest you go for an acrylic repositioning splint. If the... Read Full »