I've been researching this topic for awhile, and this has been the first explanation that has really made sense on a level that relates to the problems I've been having with my jaw. Thank you for this video ☺️
Snap crack pop here! It's like a deep crack sound that can sometimes feel crunchy. It comes and goes. I've noticed when I eat food that needs alot of chewing I end up cracking later that day. Esp when I yawn.
I have tmj, and my right jaw clicks and pops whenever I open it. It has also caused my jaw to be imbalanced with my right jaw heavier than my left. And I swear to god, it makes me feel so insecure, I have meltdowns sometimes. Today I was supposed to prepare a recorder speech for my classes, and had to cancel it all because my mouth would move sideways when I talk, and it's so embarrassing! I don't know what to do
I have the sound #2, the crackly noise, but I also get a "chalky" sound, feeling, as if 2 pieces of chalk are rubbing up against eachother, maybe its just be describing it differently. I remember the exact moment it started, I was having lunch at work, and while chewing I had a painful pop and immediate pain. It was painful to the point that I couldn't finish my lunch. And its progressed from there, to now daily popping while trying to chew, or even open my mouth just to brush my teeth, with the constant crackling, rubbing sensation.
@@rafvardanyan94 it subsided over time. I still get the slight crackly sound now, but no pain or discomfort when chewing or eating. My jaw hasn't popped or locked since and no pain when chewing. So I'm assuming it was some random jaw injury from chewing food, that just took a really long time to heal. I'd suggest asking your doctor and describing the exact symptoms, he may send you to a specialist/orthodontist.
@@mangaasDid you do anything in particular such as avoided hard foods and opening your mouth wide to prevent and let the gritty sound subside away? I have it mild but I recently started feeling it more since i’ve done this horrible pinky test.
@@sysonic917 nope, it just slowly started to subside overtime, to the point I forgot I even had the issue. I didn't change what I ate or avoid anything, it just slowly subsided naturally. I believe it was over 3-4 years ago now from when it started and now it's gone.
hello doctor, i have zero pain while chewing food, talking. however when i yawn or try to open my mouth wide the left side of my jaw gets stuck. only after wiggling i can open it completely. also im 18. could you please help me with this? ill be beyond grateful.
Please see my RUclips playlist called “tmj exercises/muscle releases “ and watch all the videos and do these exercises and muscle releases on yourself 3-4 x per day. Lmk if it helps!
My jaw sounds like popcorn, it’s been a month and it happened randomly. I’m in no pain thankfully but it’s so annoying. I can’t get help due to coronavirus. What should I do? Will my jaw get worse??
I get two cracklike sounds one after the other from the same side of my jaw everytime I yawn and open my mouth. It bothers me a lot because it does happen when I eat too. I would love some advice on what to do about it..
Hi Priya, thank you for all the information you provide us with your videos. I had jaw popping on the right side of the jaw for about a year, and it got more frequent over time. I kind of thought it was normal. You know something like cracking your knuckles kinda thing. I popped my jaw like about three weeks ago, and then I got ear fullness. Like the ear pressure was off on the right side. I went to see a dentist, and he prescribed me some anti-inflammatory medication to take over 2 weeks, and then also told me to do some jaw exercises. The jaw popping has lessened significantly, however, the ear fullness still persists. Do you know when the ear fullness would go away?
Thank you for explaining in detail the cracking jaw sound. I think my problem is cripatus. I hear a lot crackling when opening and closing my jaw. I have no pain. 🙏🏼
Hello doctor, recently I was eating and I started to hear noises like chalk rubbing while I was chewing. It's my first time I've ever had this experience because it seems to bother me alot, I can only hear my eating sounds and my jaw joint noises. Is there a way to fix this?
I’d recommend Ligaplex 2 by Standard Process. I’ve linked it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0037MGBPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_YGWFWR5G8ZJERNMQAP25?linkCode=ml2&tag=pmistry5383-20
Thank you Priya for this informative video... I’m on this stage where it just click, pop, snap like cereals 😂. Is there a way to get out of it without going for surgery? I think doing the exercises helps to release the tension, but on the other hand, could it be the cause of crashing the condyle or ligaments? (I don’t know if that’s the right term for it). I’m just so afraid that my joint will wear out from the exercises.
Thank you for your question Tessa! We treat the noises with orthotics, physical therapy and jaw manipulation! We typically see/hear the noises go down in 4-6 months with our treatment.
Thanks for the video Priya, In my case (anterior disc displacement and mild osteoarthritis crepitus sound and clicking) I don't hear the click when I close my jaw after having it opened, I only hear it when I open my jaw wide and, this is the weird part, I MYSELF CAN ACTIVATE THE CLICKING noise AT WILL having my mouth closed or also opened, does not matter, I hear it both ways. I don't know why I can activate the clicking whenever I want as if I was kind of suddenly moving the jaw muscles at will. But I don't hear the click upon closing of the mouth that is for sure. I was told my condyle and cranial cavity suffered a bone reshaping (not much but it happened) and the 24/7 painful crepitus is what's costing me my whole enjoyment of life having gone from a 9 to a 3 since all this started two years and a half ago. I literally losing money because I cannot work properly or concentrate. My temporal muscles are as hard as a STONE, no kidding.-. This tiny joint is literally messing up my life. I don't live in the US tough, so-...Thoughts of ending life also appear in my consciousness, so it has been really hard to live with this if not impossible. 2 years and a Half with temporal headaches!! Its unbearable pain. I tried to self-massage my temporal muscles but it is no use because they are as hard as a stone, literally, no amount of pressure produces any result and I have strong hands. My masseters are less hard but they are really hard as well. I have the sensation I am not helping them to relax, I noticed they relax a bit after massaging them, but after 10 seconds they get as hard as they were before the massage. They got already accustomed to being that hard.
@@christianalexander4010 any therapeutic practitioner can use their imagination, but what makes them a professional is their preference for proper examination before jumping to diagnostic conclusions.
Hi Priya, thank you for all the videos you have made they are so helpful and insightful! I have TMD which has progressed very badly over the course of a year and a half with my doctors not helping or understanding very well- where I'm at now my jaw pain has spread from just the right side to the left side also. I started off having the clicking popping sound on the right side of my jaw, and then lots of pain in my ear, jaw and head on the right side, but now I have crepitus and pain on the left side of my jaw as well, the grating crackling sounds being very apparent after talking. My current treatment plan is to have Invisalign which will grow my upper jaw (my upper jaw is apparently very small due to tongue tie and having teeth extracted) and this growth is meant to act as a long-term solution for TMD, relieving the compression of the joints. Do you think this treatment alone is enough to recover from severe TMD and specifically the crepitus in the left joint that I've had for the last month or so? Thanks so much again for the videos!
hi! so when i open my mouth every single time, it pops but it only feels like it’s on the left side. i hear it when i chew anything or even move my mouth to talk sometimes. i do not remember having this my whole life, but not totally sure if it’s tmj. any help?
This pop typically means the disk within the joint is displaced; having said that, I cannot make a diagnosis over the internet. If that is what’s going on, we typically treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even then it can take 4-6 months with weekly or biweekly appointments for symptoms to resolve.
For the last 13 years I have had the first 3 noises, constantly, mostly left ear and sometimes left to right, the click has a slight feel of pressure to it. These noises happen without any jaw movement.
@@theTMJdoc hi, how do I get this diagnosed? Ive also been told it could be muscle spasms of the Tensor timpani, stapedius. I've been tested for Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Hey doctor My left jaw pops when I open mouth it clicks at the center Of opening its not hurting but it is annoying and disturbing me How to fix it without surgery 😁?
when I open my mouth, the left side doesn't just move downwards, it moves outside/away from my face (huge bone bump right before the ear). It makes my face look off and wider on the left side when I open my mouth, although I've felt no pain yet, it"s been like 6 months, also I don't hear the pop every time but if I open my mouth and move my jaw to the left side and then try to close my mouth, it gets locked which recovers with a pop sound. Plus, my left cheek feels tight but I can open my mouth widely with no problem.
Hi so recently my jaw started poping this year and it want me to pop every time amd I just notice that when i open my mouth my jaw comes out on my cheeks
You can try the muscle releases in my RUclips playlist called "TMJ Exercises/Muscle Releases". Many people have said these helped with pain and/or tension.
You are wonderful! I wish you were located closer. This started 7/8/2022. My rt TMJ has been displaced for over a year. No one local is able to help. I have experienced all the noises described in this video. Now I hear a different sound ehen brushing my teeth. Sort of a muted crackling echo sound.I am so uncomfortable!
Priya, I have a question. I've had TMJ for many years. It causes me a great deal of discomfort in the muscles in my jaw, skull, neck, and back. However, having lived with this pain for so long, it is simply a part of life. Here is the question. Have you ever come across someone who has a tic from all the tension in the jaw/face/ head region? Sometimes I cannot speak properly because of the tic. It also affects my swallowing, and even while I'm sitting quietly, the muscles on one side (always the same side) will contract. This causes me much embarrassment and difficulty speaking. If you have any advice, I would appreciate your expertise. Thank you for your consideration
At first I was like- mine is that one! Nooo that one!! Anyway, tonight my jaw (only on the right side) made bad crunch noise and now it’s slightly painful. I stopped eating after that and don’t know what to do. I’m scared
Hi doctor my left side of my jaw pops when i open my mouth all the way, when it pops i can see it more defined near my cheekbones. I cant open my mouth all the way unless it pops. I used to hear the chalk like sounds years ago but not anymore. Any advice you can give me to stop the popping when i try to open my mouth. I appreciate you thank you.
I wish there was something you could do at home to eliminate that popping. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even then it take 4-6 months with weekly or bi-weekly visits to fully resolve.
Helo dr Priya! Thankyou somuch with this video, its really help me 😭👍🏻 At 7 march 2023 I just got to motorcycle accident, which when my chin landed first on street :'). Then i got laceration at my chin and my lips as well my right cheek bruises. I can't open my mouth after that it so painful. But then long story short i got ct scan and radiology, they say it all good. But now i often hearing sandy or grainy sound when i chewing with my left side of mouth, trying to move my mouth to left side (while my right side feel stiff and towing) or open my mouth big. But whenever i check up with my doctor, he never give me answer about all of this sound. He seems lost and idk.. its like this is the first time he hearing this case(?). And keep repeating the same question about what iam hearing is it clicking or krkrk which i have answered it alot of time its neither of them. i hear sand or grainy sound. He never answer any of my question but keep giving me medicine which very expensive (but actually after i searching the function of each medicine he give me, it didn't even connect with what i need). But after i watch ur yt video it help me. 😭💗 I know now i think i have crepitus and i should change my doctor :) What do u think of my case doctor Priya?? Do u think i have crepitus And is it gonna be dangerous if i keep open my mouth big or chewing with my left side? Can it heal without medication? Thanku somuch once again dr Priya!!! ❤❤❤ Have a really great day~
Hey doc , I'm 16 & I've the issue like cracking or popping my lower jaw on both sides when I move them side to side .It not happens when i chew or eat. It gives rise to a tendency to move sideways and popping happens ! Is this a serious issue?? Also I've popping neck same as in the case of jaw. My mom always says not to move or turn neck , but i can't controll that ! It comes often :( what should i do? Sometimes the neck nerve will collide with this and makes pain. Dear Doc, can you help me with this? Or provide any treatment's name so that i can do it .
The neck and the jaw are intimately related, so seeing a TMJ specialist along with a TMJ physical therapist will likely be helpful. The jaw joints are not built for a lot of lateral (side-to-side) movement, so I would recommend limiting that.
I feel a pop/crack on the right side of my jaw when I open it (slight pop when I then close it again but not very noticeable) it happens every time I talk, eat and basically every time I open my mouth. It sometimes gets stuck closed so I can only open my mouth a tiny bit and hurts if I try to open it too far…after a while of wiggling my jaw, it will then click and I can open it fully. The clicking always happens but my jaw getting stuck only happens sometimes but it’s starting to happen more regularly. I sometimes get a throbbing pain in my head which doesn’t last long, idk if this has anything to do with it. I’m 16 and although you obviously haven’t seen my in person do you know what this could be and if there is any way of stopping it? Great video!!
Have you seen a TMJ dentist or physical therapist? That would be a good place to start. Also, please watch my playlist "TMJ Exercises/Muscle Releases" and do these daily. With the way your symptoms are progressing - with the increased frequency of locking - you may lock and be unable to get your jaw unlocked.
Hello doc.. Mine was actually when i opened my mouth fully..n its not just a “click” (assuming it’s an deep or inside click sound wich is only their own can hear it),well it’s more like a finger’s joint pops or crack sound wich is way louder until at least someone around close to you can hear this..literally like u just popped your finger or back.. That wasn’t ever happened to me until last March.. Just like any part of everyone’s body that feels like to be cracked bcoz of the tired feeling or something,that thing start from last March on my cheek (left cheek only)..at the first i’m starting to feel like sore (tired sore,not pain sore) in my left cheek like the feeling that we got from chewing too much or laughing too much..n i just simply open my mouth as wide as i can,n suddenly “TACK” (that was really loud single click sound n more like loud snap) n i was just shocked myself..n had the after feeling too as if I popped my finger.. N until now it’s just keep happening everytime i feel sore or something (i’m not sure what i actually feel) n i know exactly when it’s gonna happen if i open my mouth,i mean that’s not gonna happen everytime but i can feel it n tell the different between when it’s gonna happen or not..just like when what u feels that make u wanna pop the other bones or joints.. N i should call it wierd to have such thing in my left jaw bone don’t u think doc?? So what happened to me doc?? I’ve been on anymind of doctors n they found nothing..i know my own body n there’s something..i know it..what do you think it is doc??please help me.. My email is walucho@yahoo.com
Whenever I swallow, I hear some clicking / crackling noises inside my ears (usually in the right one). Can this be TMJ disorder or is this ETD? Please help MEEE!!!!
Whenever i open my mouth wide i get this crackling sound ..also i experience minor pain in my jaw muscles(below ears ) there is slight pain in random teeth (ocasionally)..and this pain sometimes feels like tmj headache as it goes up till sides of my head )..are these all tmd symptoms? ..i just recovered from covid and yaa i had a lot of clenching may be due to anxiety ..also i did a lot of mouth breathing exercises due to covid after which i used to feel pain in tmj muscles....
I been having jaw pain for 3 or 4 years now. It started suddenly one morning when I couldn't open it my mouth at all. I force my mouth open and heard a loud pop. Since then, my jaw always crack, pop, snap and time to to time still gets lock and can't open it very much with a lot of pain while making a bit hard to eat. I had tried a mouth guard but usually the morning after its more pain than before.
Sorry to hear this. There is a big difference between a dental nightguard and a tmj orthotic. Please watch my video "Dental Nightguard vs. TMJ Orthotic" and lmk if you have any questions.
Have you found out how to fix it because I'm having a similar issue.. I have to force my mouth to open every time I eat something that I need to open wide for, or yawn, and it pops really loudly once i force it open. Been like this for about a year now and it started very randomly
Hello, I have realised that I have a click sound everytime I end a sentence (or almost every time). When I talk, it creates some muscle tension and so when I finish speaking, it releases the tension and suddenly it clicks. It mostly happens on the left side of my upper jaw, near the ear. I had already felt it without really being aware of it most of the time. But I've really got aware of it recently to the point where I am now bothered by it. And it makes me feel uncomfortably because I'm worried that people may hear it too. Could you give me some advice ? My upper teeth are a bit too forward (when I close my mouth, most of my front teeth don't touch one another with the lower teeth). I wonder if the clicking comes from that problem.
We treat clicks/pops with custom orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. With all this and weekly or biweekly appointments, it can still take 4-6 months to resolve. You can try the “6x6” exercise I mention in my video called “exercises to relieve jaw pain”.
@@theTMJdocI have the same issue as the original poster. This click that happens after talking, then the tension releases and it clicks. After every word. Even when I whisper, or whistle. Please, your video was the only one that explained these (I have all them) but please explain the clicking us two are suffering from. Why would it happen when I don’t move my jaw?
Bilateral anterior disc displacement without reduction... I am having exactly -10% fun with it. I do a lot of research on it in my spare time these days - thank you for the informative video! Lots of information on the noises I hear. Crepitus on one side and a loud clonk on the other, where we found hardly any disc remaining. Worried about a splint possibly increasing my nighttime clenching more than usual - do you find that to be true for any of the chronic clenchers you treat? Or do you maybe find a slight decrease in complaints?
Probably Ligaplex II. However, crepitus is a more advanced joint condition and is due to compression within the joint. Ligaplex II won't decompress the joint, but an orthotic will. Ideally, an orthotic and Ligaplex II would be best.
doc firstly tysm for making this video on this topic..im facing the pop sound in my jaw for like 1 year and from last few weeks my ears constantly pain ( slight pain) and tight shoulder:(
This popping has been around for 4 months now. It restricts my jaw to open wide, so I have to adjust my jaw to the side so I can open widely. This sucks T_T
Hi Priya, I just wondered if damage to bony components of the joint would show up in an MRI of the brain and trigeminal nerve? Or do I need a CBCT to check for that? I think I have crepitus as well as jaw pain. Best, Rory
so I saw that the first one can lead to jaw locking closed, what would I do in order to fix it because when I try to eat, it's super uncomfortable because I cant even open my mouth all the way.
We treat this with orthotics, myofasical release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. Even with that, it takes 4-6 months to resolve with weekly or bi-weekly appointments.
Yes there is. I treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic jaw manipulation. With biweekly appointments, the joint noises can be decreased or resolved 90% of the time over 4-6 months
For a very long time I sometimes get the feeling like I have to pop my jaw but each time I do I never get relief and it just gets more uncomfortable and I struggle with compulsive things so I pop my jaw a lot when I get this feeling and I just hope you can add something to this I also only am able to pop the right side of my jaw anyway I’m prolly going to have this checked out
Dr. explained the causes for clicking popping of jaw in detail but not explained the remedy for tmj like massages and exercises with live demonstration
TMJ can be debilitating. I can't even afford to treat it. I have limited mobility, I am in pain every day. And recently, I have started hearing a strange, crispy rice like sound on the right side. I am worried abour what it means, but my insurance doesn't cover consults and care related to TMJ. Because quality of life doesn't matter.
Is there any cure for crepitus? I was a chronic clencher and as such developed TMJ in my left joint. I find myself now constantly needing to pull my jaw to the right side, which caused that grinding/grissly noises, along with the typical cracks and pops. It’s become an unstoppable habit where I feel I need to create these pops to feel some sort of temporary relief. I do not suffer with jaw lock, and this has been ongoing for about 4 years. I’ve seen doctors and had physio therapy with no results. Is there anything I can do besides surgery?
How does TMJ clicking is different from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction clicking? Many people can hear sound in ear when swallowing but they dont have TMJ?
TMJ clicking is the articular disc coming in and out of alignment inside the joint. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction clicking - the sound heard - is likely the tube opening/closing quickly. I'm not entirely sure what's happening anatomically there so you may want to ask an ENT.
Hi ma'am, my jaw clicked/cracked/popped for the first time, will it change my face shape or structure? I will be very thankful if you take the time to reply to my question.
Teeth clencher here ..guilty as charged ...constant popping on left side with ear discomfort and upper left side molars being super sensitive to the point where I cannot chew with them whatsoever :-( ... I will resolve to stop this clenching posthaste!
I have been deliberately cracking my jaw since getting into a fight as a teenager in 1984 , I can't stop doing it when I get anxious or bored whish I could stop
@@andrewbiny913 please watch my video “how to stop clenching & bruxing” and apply the same method to your habit of cracking your jaw :) hope it helps! And please do subscribe if you find my channel helpful! 🙏🏼
N for the record..i’ve been to many doctors,dentist n mouth surgery is two of them..but they didn’t found anything..they didn’t say its nothing wich is i’m fine,they just said they can’t find anything about that..
Hi doctor I have scar tissue in my jaw from an orif surgery on my parasympheal from an fracture . It has started causing pain in the joints . Do you reckon it’s the scar tissue ? It’s sudden pain from an surgery which happened two years ago
I suffer from bruxism. It was rather asymptomatic and only noticed because of teeth erosion. Used a night guard and had my teeth slightly ground in a couple points by a dentist and it apparently regressed completely until about 3 years ago, when I went to the dentist's studio for a check and informed them I had a sensitive molar (probably caused by some mild gum recession I had) and the assistant decided to make me do a test with colored papers and decided to ground a bit a contact on the molar she said was a possible cause. Since then, my bruxism not only reappered, but went totally berserk, causing teeth pain, erosion, gum recession and occasional tinnitus and neck issues. I tried various mouthguards, but they only seem to make it worse. They suggested psychotherapy and relaxation techniques, but nothing really helped substantially. I was starting to consider botox injection, although I've read they may lead to bone thinning and I already have that in my sinus. Last month, I started noticing a crackling sound right under my left ear that occurs not when I open my jaw, clench, eat or move it in any fashion, but rather when I move my head up and down using my neck muscles. It does a single "Click" noise when I move my chin up and 3 consecutive "crackling" noises when I move my chin down, everytime. It's driving me nuts! I saw another specialist in orthodontics and temporomandibular pain and he pretty much said bruxism is not curable and there are no other therapy options than nightguard. He suspects there's osteoarthrosis in the condile and suggested a CT scan, and he said a MRI could have even been more important, but he doubts it would be very visible due to a couple crowns I have on my molars on the opposite side. I'm pretty depressed about the whole situation. Should I really give up, since there's no solution? I've heard about stem cell therapy that showed regeneration of the tissue. You mentioned the articular disc may regenerate. There's a TMJ specialist in Rome (I live in Italy) that performs the stem therapy. Maybe I consult him?
Yes it would be great the consult with someone in your area. I'm not familiar with stem therapy. Sorry to hear you're depressed. We do have success in quieting noises down with TMJ orthotics, myofascial release, & osteopathic manual jaw manipulation.
My jaw makes klicking sound when my mouth is closed and I’m just resting.I used to have a mouthguard but don’t use it anymore. The clicking is very uncomfortble because I can’t stop it but then after some time it usually dissapears.
Ok, but sometimes i guess that anyone of this noises can be normal or not? Just sayin this because any joint in the body can make noise/crack/snap and it's not a sign of any future decease. I'ma wrong?
Well I wouldn’t say they’re normal because they indicate that something abnormal is going on in the joint. The TMJ is very unique- it is the most frequently used joint in the body and is a gliding hinge joint. Because it is so unique, it can’t easily be compared to other joints. Having said that, just because noises are present doesn’t necessarily mean those noises will progress into a locked jaw, degeneration, etc. I hope this answers your question?
Hello, Sometimes I get these headaches that are frontal facial accompanied by upper gums numbness either on right or left side of my face. It cures when I feel something opening which i assume is my nasal cavity? But not sure, it’s like a squeak noise and then a very strange almost drainage noise. What might this be?
Hello Priya, First of all, you have a good channel here which addresses a problem most people are not really aware of. I did face jaw pain during a stressful work trip in the USA. It started all of a sudden when I woke up in the morning and it went away in a couple of days. I really didn’t do much about it, but it was a struggle when it lasted. It would be nice if you could put up a recording of the clicking noises you talk about just to make things more clear.
I am experiencing Crepitus from past two weeks. There is no pain just a very feeble sound especially while chewing like grinding. I read somewhere that it can be related to growth too and i am a teenager. I am confused and kinda worried too
Hi Dr. Most explanations I seen of disc displacement are shown in a straight line depression/elevation of the jaw. I have popping in the right side joint during left and right lateral excursion. Most often felt during chewing or direct excursion. I also get crepitus if I put finger pressure on that right tmj and depress the jaw. What is happening in the joint during this lateral excursion movement and popping? What muscles are involved in correcting it?
The lateral pterygoid muscle and medial pterygoid muscle are involved in lateral excursive movements of the mandible. The jaw joints are not built for a lot of lateral movement, so limiting that can be helpful. I have also done a video called "Releasing the Lateral Pterygoid" which may also be helpful. Orthotics, myofascial release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation done over a 4-6 month span with weekly appointments have proven to be effective in quieting jaw joint noises.
I am having disc displacement without reduction and my treatment is going on now my left joint suddenly started to pop (very mild) although i am not able to open my mouth fully still. What does it mean ?
My jaw was locked for 10 days. I was diagnosed with disc displacement without reduction. I tried an exercise which I saw on RUclips. My jaw is unlocked after 10 days but it still makes a clicking and popping sound especially in the morning.
My jaw clicking started about 6months ago.i do remember that after a long yawn that started.i was not experiencing any pain since.but recently I'm having headache on the temple region both sides like squeezing my head.also facial pressure.exercises the doctor really isn't helping.he told me that's the only way to over come this.my pain is stable as it is . what should ido
I had sudden snap while chewing gum and now this terrible tinnitus, :((( I don't know if i hurt my jaw joints or muscles. I hope i will have cure some day.
Hi there I appreciate this video it was very informative and describes to a T the symptoms I’ve been plagued by. I think I have crepitus. Shall I visit my dentist to correct this? Many thanks
I would really recommend seeing a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist. Crepitus can only be treated to a certain point because it is usually indicative of joint degeneration.
I'm 37 and have crepitus. I've had jaw problems for a lot of my life about 15 years ago I had an angel dentist that ground down some of my teeth a little so that my jaw aligned better which saved me. A few days ago my jaw started hurting again. Honestly I can live with the sound I just want my jaw to stop hurting.
Hi ma'am. Currently I am facing slight jaw joint pain and sometimes jaw clicking noise while chewing. So please tell me some home remedies. I'm so afraid. Kindly reply.
@@theTMJdoc Doctor When I started mewing, I didn't know that people with TMJD problems shouldn't do that. I understood it later. Now i feel pain and some kind of sounds from my jaw. When I started mewing I didn't even know what tmjd was 😓
Without a doctor or surgery how can I stop this I have popping cracking and snapping on the right side of my jaw and I am getting worried it don't hurt but my jaw muscles do but it's in time periods what can help this
I don’t have a good answer for you on how to fix this on yourself. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even with all that it can take 4-6 months for the noises to resolve or lessen.
we treat this with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic jaw manipulation and it takes 4-6 months to resolve with weekly and bi-weekly appointments.
My jaw has been very sore since I woke up about 2 days ago. When I try to eat anything, hard or even soft it makes my jaw sore, especially if it's a big food since I have to open my mouth wider. It's mainly on my left side. Also my Tinnitus got slightly worse, but I can live with that since I have already been having it, but what's really annoying is that as I open and close my mouth and clench my teeth, even when I'm eating anything I'll hear a very strange noise near my inner left ear that sounds very similar to a "crunch" sound. I can feel it vibrating in my left side of my teeth too. What could all this mean? What could have possibly caused it??
I’m sorry but I really can’t tell you much over the internet and without examining you in person. You can email my office at patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com if you’d like to set up a zoom meeting with me.
Hi Doctor. I have no pain or anything discomfort while eating or anything. But when I open my mouth broadly i hear a sound from my left skull.. need your view on this. Thank you .
My jaw has been locked closed, clicking was also gone, but it has come back milder while jaw is still closed, what could that mean? I'm also undergoing physical therapy.
SNAP, CRACK AND POP it's happening with me so it's just a normal or wt should I do. I'm worry. I believe that you will help me. Thanks you❤ God bless you maam.
Sorry you're going through this. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. We do our myofascial release and jaw manipulation weekly and we see noises go down in 4-6 months time.
Hi mam, I'm only 16 years... suddenly there is a cracking sound in my ears/joint (i don't know where it is exactly)when i was opening my mouth this will come..and i can't chew something hard .... Now it's gone but it came up once in a month like that.. actually i am so afraid thinking that is it a big disease 🥺🥺 Pls rply mam..what will i do
Sorry you're going through this. I don't know what to tell you without examining you in person. Are you able to see a TMJ Dentist or TMJ Physical Therapist?
Can the jaw stop clicking bc it goes back where it supposed to? Could you make a video how to repair the clicking? Is clicking alarming? I was told it isn't wrong but I am in pain too
My jaw snaps in and out of place the condyle pops out..think the disc is out of place or damaged or the actual joint damaged causing a looseness of joint. I had my jaw lock open few years ago. Now my jaw just snaps out of place sideways. Other side is fine.
@theTMJdoc any idea what to do for it? I'm thinking surgery but not sure. It's like the mandible/condyles are loose slipping out side ways as I'm opening instead of being stable.
I've been researching this topic for awhile, and this has been the first explanation that has really made sense on a level that relates to the problems I've been having with my jaw. Thank you for this video ☺️
You’re welcome and good luck!
Snap crack pop here! It's like a deep crack sound that can sometimes feel crunchy. It comes and goes. I've noticed when I eat food that needs alot of chewing I end up cracking later that day. Esp when I yawn.
Sorry to hear this. Have you seen a TMJ Dentist?
@@theTMJdoc me too, and it's been years but my mom hasn't brought me there yet, i cant go on my own because i'm only 15
@@justgonnastandthere5474 good luck to you..
@@justgonnastandthere5474 how are you now??
@@suzythecat7880 still the same :/
I have tmj, and my right jaw clicks and pops whenever I open it. It has also caused my jaw to be imbalanced with my right jaw heavier than my left. And I swear to god, it makes me feel so insecure, I have meltdowns sometimes. Today I was supposed to prepare a recorder speech for my classes, and had to cancel it all because my mouth would move sideways when I talk, and it's so embarrassing! I don't know what to do
Sorry to hear this. Have you seen a TMJ Dentist or TMJ Physical Therapist?
I have the sound #2, the crackly noise, but I also get a "chalky" sound, feeling, as if 2 pieces of chalk are rubbing up against eachother, maybe its just be describing it differently. I remember the exact moment it started, I was having lunch at work, and while chewing I had a painful pop and immediate pain. It was painful to the point that I couldn't finish my lunch. And its progressed from there, to now daily popping while trying to chew, or even open my mouth just to brush my teeth, with the constant crackling, rubbing sensation.
Sorry to hear that!
Did you ever find a solution? Ive been having a similar problem for a while
@@rafvardanyan94 it subsided over time. I still get the slight crackly sound now, but no pain or discomfort when chewing or eating. My jaw hasn't popped or locked since and no pain when chewing. So I'm assuming it was some random jaw injury from chewing food, that just took a really long time to heal. I'd suggest asking your doctor and describing the exact symptoms, he may send you to a specialist/orthodontist.
@@mangaasDid you do anything in particular such as avoided hard foods and opening your mouth wide to prevent and let the gritty sound subside away? I have it mild but I recently started feeling it more since i’ve done this horrible pinky test.
@@sysonic917 nope, it just slowly started to subside overtime, to the point I forgot I even had the issue. I didn't change what I ate or avoid anything, it just slowly subsided naturally. I believe it was over 3-4 years ago now from when it started and now it's gone.
Thank you very much doc! Humanity is lucky to have you
Thank you for your kind words!
U explained Tmj in detail it will help trainee dentist to understand tmj problem and their treatment
Thank you!
hello doctor, i have zero pain while chewing food, talking. however when i yawn or try to open my mouth wide the left side of my jaw gets stuck. only after wiggling i can open it completely. also im 18. could you please help me with this? ill be beyond grateful.
Please see my RUclips playlist called “tmj exercises/muscle releases “ and watch all the videos and do these exercises and muscle releases on yourself 3-4 x per day. Lmk if it helps!
My jaw sounds like popcorn, it’s been a month and it happened randomly. I’m in no pain thankfully but it’s so annoying. I can’t get help due to coronavirus. What should I do? Will my jaw get worse??
There’s not a whole lot you can do at home unfortunately.
@@alunobl yes mines gone, I get jaw popping sometimes but I barely notice it. Relax your jaw, eat slowly and don’t eat hard food
This video is a must watch for everyone
Thank you!
I have presentation & I had a trouble but after this video I'll be precious I'm sure,, so thank
You’re welcome!
I get two cracklike sounds one after the other from the same side of my jaw everytime I yawn and open my mouth. It bothers me a lot because it does happen when I eat too. I would love some advice on what to do about it..
Hi there! We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and jaw manipulation. I'm sorry but I don't have advice on what you can do at home.
Hi Priya, thank you for all the information you provide us with your videos. I had jaw popping on the right side of the jaw for about a year, and it got more frequent over time. I kind of thought it was normal. You know something like cracking your knuckles kinda thing. I popped my jaw like about three weeks ago, and then I got ear fullness. Like the ear pressure was off on the right side. I went to see a dentist, and he prescribed me some anti-inflammatory medication to take over 2 weeks, and then also told me to do some jaw exercises. The jaw popping has lessened significantly, however, the ear fullness still persists. Do you know when the ear fullness would go away?
I have not seen ear fullness go away without a TMJ orthotic if it's caused by TMD
Can you please suggest me something I could do to get rid of it please answer 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Excellent information on the Jaw Joint Noise.
Thank you!!
Thank you for explaining in detail the cracking jaw sound.
I think my problem is cripatus.
I hear a lot crackling when opening and closing my jaw. I have no pain. 🙏🏼
Sorry to hear that!
Hello doctor, recently I was eating and I started to hear noises like chalk rubbing while I was chewing. It's my first time I've ever had this experience because it seems to bother me alot, I can only hear my eating sounds and my jaw joint noises. Is there a way to fix this?
Great video. How can you manage the snap which is strain from lateral collateral ligament ?
I’d recommend Ligaplex 2 by Standard Process. I’ve linked it here:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0037MGBPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_YGWFWR5G8ZJERNMQAP25?linkCode=ml2&tag=pmistry5383-20
Thank you Priya for this informative video... I’m on this stage where it just click, pop, snap like cereals 😂.
Is there a way to get out of it without going for surgery? I think doing the exercises helps to release the tension, but on the other hand, could it be the cause of crashing the condyle or ligaments? (I don’t know if that’s the right term for it). I’m just so afraid that my joint will wear out from the exercises.
Thank you for your question Tessa! We treat the noises with orthotics, physical therapy and jaw manipulation! We typically see/hear the noises go down in 4-6 months with our treatment.
Thanks for the video Priya, In my case (anterior disc displacement and mild osteoarthritis crepitus sound and clicking) I don't hear the click when I close my jaw after having it opened, I only hear it when I open my jaw wide and, this is the weird part, I MYSELF CAN ACTIVATE THE CLICKING noise AT WILL having my mouth closed or also opened, does not matter, I hear it both ways. I don't know why I can activate the clicking whenever I want as if I was kind of suddenly moving the jaw muscles at will. But I don't hear the click upon closing of the mouth that is for sure. I was told my condyle and cranial cavity suffered a bone reshaping (not much but it happened) and the 24/7 painful crepitus is what's costing me my whole enjoyment of life having gone from a 9 to a 3 since all this started two years and a half ago. I literally losing money because I cannot work properly or concentrate. My temporal muscles are as hard as a STONE, no kidding.-. This tiny joint is literally messing up my life. I don't live in the US tough, so-...Thoughts of ending life also appear in my consciousness, so it has been really hard to live with this if not impossible. 2 years and a Half with temporal headaches!! Its unbearable pain. I tried to self-massage my temporal muscles but it is no use because they are as hard as a stone, literally, no amount of pressure produces any result and I have strong hands. My masseters are less hard but they are really hard as well. I have the sensation I am not helping them to relax, I noticed they relax a bit after massaging them, but after 10 seconds they get as hard as they were before the massage. They got already accustomed to being that hard.
Sorry to hear this! I hope you find relief soon.
at first i was having trouble with my jaw locking and clicking. now when i move my jaw it sounds squishy if that makes sense.
Not sure what the “squishy” noise could be without examining you in person.
@@theTMJdoc squishy means she hears the ligaments moving. Use ur imagination.
@@christianalexander4010 any therapeutic practitioner can use their imagination, but what makes them a professional is their preference for proper examination before jumping to diagnostic conclusions.
Thank you for this valuable information,....
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Hi Priya, thank you for all the videos you have made they are so helpful and insightful! I have TMD which has progressed very badly over the course of a year and a half with my doctors not helping or understanding very well- where I'm at now my jaw pain has spread from just the right side to the left side also. I started off having the clicking popping sound on the right side of my jaw, and then lots of pain in my ear, jaw and head on the right side, but now I have crepitus and pain on the left side of my jaw as well, the grating crackling sounds being very apparent after talking. My current treatment plan is to have Invisalign which will grow my upper jaw (my upper jaw is apparently very small due to tongue tie and having teeth extracted) and this growth is meant to act as a long-term solution for TMD, relieving the compression of the joints. Do you think this treatment alone is enough to recover from severe TMD and specifically the crepitus in the left joint that I've had for the last month or so? Thanks so much again for the videos!
And can advanced osteoarthritic degeneration be reversed or cured? Or is this damage something that can't be reversed? :((
Hi Elaine. These are very difficult questions to answer without examining you in person. I’m sorry but I really cannot answer.
Pretty doctor...watching from Philippines
Thank you!
hi! so when i open my mouth every single time, it pops but it only feels like it’s on the left side. i hear it when i chew anything or even move my mouth to talk sometimes. i do not remember having this my whole life, but not totally sure if it’s tmj. any help?
This pop typically means the disk within the joint is displaced; having said that, I cannot make a diagnosis over the internet. If that is what’s going on, we typically treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even then it can take 4-6 months with weekly or biweekly appointments for symptoms to resolve.
I too have the Same condition.
For the last 13 years I have had the first 3 noises, constantly, mostly left ear and sometimes left to right, the click has a slight feel of pressure to it. These noises happen without any jaw movement.
Sorry to hear that!
@@theTMJdoc hi, how do I get this diagnosed? Ive also been told it could be muscle spasms of the Tensor timpani, stapedius. I've been tested for Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Hey doctor
My left jaw pops when I open mouth it clicks at the center
Of opening its not hurting but it is annoying and disturbing me
How to fix it without surgery 😁?
Hi Nihal! We fix this at my office with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. Where do you live?
@@theTMJdoc lol I am at India😃
@@nihal9541 I don’t know of anyone who treats jaw joint noises in India, sorry!
@@theTMJdoc mam will we die by this condition 😟
I messaged you in instagram please reply 😃
@@nihal9541 you will not die from this. I didn’t receive a message from you on Instagram.
when I open my mouth, the left side doesn't just move downwards, it moves outside/away from my face (huge bone bump right before the ear). It makes my face look off and wider on the left side when I open my mouth, although I've felt no pain yet, it"s been like 6 months, also I don't hear the pop every time but if I open my mouth and move my jaw to the left side and then try to close my mouth, it gets locked which recovers with a pop sound. Plus, my left cheek feels tight but I can open my mouth widely with no problem.
Sorry to hear this.
Hi so recently my jaw started poping this year and it want me to pop every time amd I just notice that when i open my mouth my jaw comes out on my cheeks
Have you seen a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist?
Don't say
You guys are enjoyed this video.
Bec after seeing your wonderful videa,i m afraid of my issue in TMJ🥺,please give natural remedy.
You can try the muscle releases in my RUclips playlist called "TMJ Exercises/Muscle Releases". Many people have said these helped with pain and/or tension.
my jaw clicks on the right side and crackling sounds in my ear and i also feel dizzy sometimes
Sorry to hear this!
do you still hear it till this day?
yes i still hear it been a long time
Same but my parents can hear it when this happens
You are wonderful! I wish you were located closer. This started 7/8/2022. My rt TMJ has been displaced for over a year. No one local is able to help. I have experienced all the noises described in this video. Now I hear a different sound ehen brushing my teeth. Sort of a muted crackling echo sound.I am so uncomfortable!
Sorry to hear that!
Doc, can the popping and clicking noise cause pressure headaches around the eyes accompanied with dizziness or nausea??
Not so much nausea but yes to the dizziness
@@theTMJdoc I have that problem I’m only 15 and ain’t still gone how do i stop it doc
Priya, I have a question. I've had TMJ for many years. It causes me a great deal of discomfort in the muscles in my jaw, skull, neck, and back. However, having lived with this pain for so long, it is simply a part of life. Here is the question. Have you ever come across someone who has a tic from all the tension in the jaw/face/ head region? Sometimes I cannot speak properly because of the tic. It also affects my swallowing, and even while I'm sitting quietly, the muscles on one side (always the same side) will contract. This causes me much embarrassment and difficulty speaking. If you have any advice, I would appreciate your expertise. Thank you for your consideration
Yes I have seen people with a tic or muscle spasms because of tmjd
have you find any relief
At first I was like- mine is that one! Nooo that one!! Anyway, tonight my jaw (only on the right side) made bad crunch noise and now it’s slightly painful. I stopped eating after that and don’t know what to do. I’m scared
Try seeing a TMJ doctor or TMJ physical therapist.
How do you get rid of this? First day I’m having it and I’m spooked,
We treat jaw joint noises with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation.
Hi doctor my left side of my jaw pops when i open my mouth all the way, when it pops i can see it more defined near my cheekbones. I cant open my mouth all the way unless it pops. I used to hear the chalk like sounds years ago but not anymore. Any advice you can give me to stop the popping when i try to open my mouth. I appreciate you thank you.
I wish there was something you could do at home to eliminate that popping. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even then it take 4-6 months with weekly or bi-weekly visits to fully resolve.
I have exactly the same issue. And this started when my braces treatment started.
Helo dr Priya! Thankyou somuch with this video, its really help me 😭👍🏻
At 7 march 2023 I just got to motorcycle accident, which when my chin landed first on street :'). Then i got laceration at my chin and my lips as well my right cheek bruises. I can't open my mouth after that it so painful. But then long story short i got ct scan and radiology, they say it all good. But now i often hearing sandy or grainy sound when i chewing with my left side of mouth, trying to move my mouth to left side (while my right side feel stiff and towing) or open my mouth big. But whenever i check up with my doctor, he never give me answer about all of this sound. He seems lost and idk.. its like this is the first time he hearing this case(?). And keep repeating the same question about what iam hearing is it clicking or krkrk which i have answered it alot of time its neither of them. i hear sand or grainy sound. He never answer any of my question but keep giving me medicine which very expensive (but actually after i searching the function of each medicine he give me, it didn't even connect with what i need). But after i watch ur yt video it help me. 😭💗 I know now i think i have crepitus and i should change my doctor :)
What do u think of my case doctor Priya?? Do u think i have crepitus And is it gonna be dangerous if i keep open my mouth big or chewing with my left side? Can it heal without medication?
Thanku somuch once again dr Priya!!! ❤❤❤ Have a really great day~
I'm sorry but I cannot really tell you about your specific condition over the internet and without examining you. Best of luck to you!
@@theTMJdoc its okayy doc!! Thanku for ur reply 🫶🏻
Hey doc ,
I'm 16 & I've the issue like cracking or popping my lower jaw on both sides when I move them side to side .It not happens when i chew or eat. It gives rise to a tendency to move sideways and popping happens ! Is this a serious issue??
Also I've popping neck same as in the case of jaw. My mom always says not to move or turn neck , but i can't controll that ! It comes often :( what should i do? Sometimes the neck nerve will collide with this and makes pain.
Dear Doc, can you help me with this? Or provide any treatment's name so that i can do it .
Same. I did for two weeks, and I feel my jaw has gotten weaker so I stopped. Do you also love it to the side and pull back?
@@duiwithc4corvette403 yeah dude..same
The neck and the jaw are intimately related, so seeing a TMJ specialist along with a TMJ physical therapist will likely be helpful. The jaw joints are not built for a lot of lateral (side-to-side) movement, so I would recommend limiting that.
@@theTMJdoc Thank you mam
Hi Priya, in regards to the orthotic, have u had success in getting that covered on the medical side of insurance ?
thanks....
Sometimes people have some coverage, others have none. It really depends on your specific medical plan and if you have TMJ/TMD coverage 😊
I feel a pop/crack on the right side of my jaw when I open it (slight pop when I then close it again but not very noticeable) it happens every time I talk, eat and basically every time I open my mouth. It sometimes gets stuck closed so I can only open my mouth a tiny bit and hurts if I try to open it too far…after a while of wiggling my jaw, it will then click and I can open it fully. The clicking always happens but my jaw getting stuck only happens sometimes but it’s starting to happen more regularly. I sometimes get a throbbing pain in my head which doesn’t last long, idk if this has anything to do with it. I’m 16 and although you obviously haven’t seen my in person do you know what this could be and if there is any way of stopping it? Great video!!
Have you seen a TMJ dentist or physical therapist? That would be a good place to start. Also, please watch my playlist "TMJ Exercises/Muscle Releases" and do these daily. With the way your symptoms are progressing - with the increased frequency of locking - you may lock and be unable to get your jaw unlocked.
@@theTMJdoc nope but I’ll make sure to see one! I’ll definitely check out the playlist, thank you❤️
This exactly what I feel you put the jaw sometimes not being able to open fully into words perfectly
Hello doc..
Mine was actually when i opened my mouth fully..n its not just a “click” (assuming it’s an deep or inside click sound wich is only their own can hear it),well it’s more like a finger’s joint pops or crack sound wich is way louder until at least someone around close to you can hear this..literally like u just popped your finger or back..
That wasn’t ever happened to me until last March..
Just like any part of everyone’s body that feels like to be cracked bcoz of the tired feeling or something,that thing start from last March on my cheek (left cheek only)..at the first i’m starting to feel like sore (tired sore,not pain sore) in my left cheek like the feeling that we got from chewing too much or laughing too much..n i just simply open my mouth as wide as i can,n suddenly “TACK” (that was really loud single click sound n more like loud snap) n i was just shocked myself..n had the after feeling too as if I popped my finger..
N until now it’s just keep happening everytime i feel sore or something (i’m not sure what i actually feel) n i know exactly when it’s gonna happen if i open my mouth,i mean that’s not gonna happen everytime but i can feel it n tell the different between when it’s gonna happen or not..just like when what u feels that make u wanna pop the other bones or joints..
N i should call it wierd to have such thing in my left jaw bone don’t u think doc??
So what happened to me doc??
I’ve been on anymind of doctors n they found nothing..i know my own body n there’s something..i know it..what do you think it is doc??please help me..
My email is walucho@yahoo.com
I’m sorry but I can’t really tell you exact what’s going on in your joint without examining you in person.
"Snap, crackle,pop" 😂 i laughed at that
Thanks.. I tried to be clever :)
Good luck with major insurance covering this. Good video!
@@v_morris2655 Some medical plans offer partial coverage :)
Wonderful explanation. I wished someone did a video on the same noises but in the neck .
thank you!
Jesus... in the neck too?! Poor soul.
Fr! Or in my shoulders, constantly.
Whenever I swallow, I hear some clicking / crackling noises inside my ears (usually in the right one). Can this be TMJ disorder or is this ETD?
Please help MEEE!!!!
I’m sorry but I cannot diagnose you over the internet. I would have to examine you in person.
@@theTMJdoc where's your clinic?
@@harshvpandey101x i'm having the same problem

Hello I am in India.. Don't know whether dentists / orthodontists here treat TMJ or do I need to visit a oro-maxillofacial surgeon?
I’m not sure who to recommend you to... sorry! I wish I knew more people. Where in India are you?
Whenever i open my mouth wide i get this crackling sound ..also i experience minor pain in my jaw muscles(below ears ) there is slight pain in random teeth (ocasionally)..and this pain sometimes feels like tmj headache as it goes up till sides of my head )..are these all tmd symptoms? ..i just recovered from covid and yaa i had a lot of clenching may be due to anxiety ..also i did a lot of mouth breathing exercises due to covid after which i used to feel pain in tmj muscles....
Yes these can all be TMJD symptoms. It never hurts to get an MRI to see if there is something else going on as well.
Hey bud sounds like we both have tmjd
Mee too... And there is a bump near to the ear.... What to do? Go to ENT? ORTHO?
I been having jaw pain for 3 or 4 years now. It started suddenly one morning when I couldn't open it my mouth at all. I force my mouth open and heard a loud pop. Since then, my jaw always crack, pop, snap and time to to time still gets lock and can't open it very much with a lot of pain while making a bit hard to eat. I had tried a mouth guard but usually the morning after its more pain than before.
Sorry to hear this. There is a big difference between a dental nightguard and a tmj orthotic. Please watch my video "Dental Nightguard vs. TMJ Orthotic" and lmk if you have any questions.
Have you found out how to fix it because I'm having a similar issue.. I have to force my mouth to open every time I eat something that I need to open wide for, or yawn, and it pops really loudly once i force it open. Been like this for about a year now and it started very randomly
@@projellyspreader9967 same, you have any advice since this comment?
Hello, I have realised that I have a click sound everytime I end a sentence (or almost every time). When I talk, it creates some muscle tension and so when I finish speaking, it releases the tension and suddenly it clicks. It mostly happens on the left side of my upper jaw, near the ear.
I had already felt it without really being aware of it most of the time. But I've really got aware of it recently to the point where I am now bothered by it. And it makes me feel uncomfortably because I'm worried that people may hear it too.
Could you give me some advice ?
My upper teeth are a bit too forward (when I close my mouth, most of my front teeth don't touch one another with the lower teeth). I wonder if the clicking comes from that problem.
We treat clicks/pops with custom orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. With all this and weekly or biweekly appointments, it can still take 4-6 months to resolve. You can try the “6x6” exercise I mention in my video called “exercises to relieve jaw pain”.
I have this exact same issue. It’s literally ruining my music career and love of songwriting because mine is audible. Very audible.
@@theTMJdocI have the same issue as the original poster. This click that happens after talking, then the tension releases and it clicks. After every word. Even when I whisper, or whistle. Please, your video was the only one that explained these (I have all them) but please explain the clicking us two are suffering from. Why would it happen when I don’t move my jaw?
Bilateral anterior disc displacement without reduction... I am having exactly -10% fun with it. I do a lot of research on it in my spare time these days - thank you for the informative video! Lots of information on the noises I hear. Crepitus on one side and a loud clonk on the other, where we found hardly any disc remaining.
Worried about a splint possibly increasing my nighttime clenching more than usual - do you find that to be true for any of the chronic clenchers you treat? Or do you maybe find a slight decrease in complaints?
I don't necessarily think or see that the splint increases nighttime clenching.
Hi Doc. What supplement would you recommend for crepitus?
Probably Ligaplex II. However, crepitus is a more advanced joint condition and is due to compression within the joint. Ligaplex II won't decompress the joint, but an orthotic will. Ideally, an orthotic and Ligaplex II would be best.
doc firstly tysm for making this video on this topic..im facing the pop sound in my jaw for like 1 year and from last few weeks my ears constantly pain ( slight pain) and tight shoulder:(
You’re welcome! Sorry to hear you’re experiencing this
This popping has been around for 4 months now. It restricts my jaw to open wide, so I have to adjust my jaw to the side so I can open widely. This sucks T_T
Sorry to hear you’re going through this!
Thats one of my symptoms too, ever find a solution?
@@rafvardanyan94 jaw exercise
Dr. Mistry, is there anything that can be done for terrible face pain following jaw replacement?
Do you wear an orthotic post-jaw replacement?
I just subscribed seeing her she is beautiful 😍
Thank you.
Hi Priya, I just wondered if damage to bony components of the joint would show up in an MRI of the brain and trigeminal nerve? Or do I need a CBCT to check for that? I think I have crepitus as well as jaw pain. Best, Rory
Please watch this video:
CBCT or MRI? - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #cbct #mri #tmj
ruclips.net/video/j2yixq5AgTM/видео.html
so I saw that the first one can lead to jaw locking closed, what would I do in order to fix it because when I try to eat, it's super uncomfortable because I cant even open my mouth all the way.
We treat this with orthotics, myofasical release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. Even with that, it takes 4-6 months to resolve with weekly or bi-weekly appointments.
so theres no way to resolve the clicks with any treatment?
Yes there is. I treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic jaw manipulation. With biweekly appointments, the joint noises can be decreased or resolved 90% of the time over 4-6 months
For a very long time I sometimes get the feeling like I have to pop my jaw but each time I do I never get relief and it just gets more uncomfortable and I struggle with compulsive things so I pop my jaw a lot when I get this feeling and I just hope you can add something to this I also only am able to pop the right side of my jaw anyway I’m prolly going to have this checked out
Do get it checked by a tmj dentist and try not to pop it.
Dr. explained the causes for clicking popping of jaw in detail but not explained the remedy for tmj like massages and exercises with live demonstration
We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation.
TMJ can be debilitating. I can't even afford to treat it. I have limited mobility, I am in pain every day. And recently, I have started hearing a strange, crispy rice like sound on the right side. I am worried abour what it means, but my insurance doesn't cover consults and care related to TMJ. Because quality of life doesn't matter.
Sorry to hear this :/ unfortunately many insurances don’t recognize TMJ/TMD..
Is there any cure for crepitus? I was a chronic clencher and as such developed TMJ in my left joint. I find myself now constantly needing to pull my jaw to the right side, which caused that grinding/grissly noises, along with the typical cracks and pops. It’s become an unstoppable habit where I feel I need to create these pops to feel some sort of temporary relief. I do not suffer with jaw lock, and this has been ongoing for about 4 years.
I’ve seen doctors and had physio therapy with no results. Is there anything I can do besides surgery?
I don't have a cure for crepitus unfortunately. However the cracks and pops can be treated.
Amazing video.....can you pls write down a few affirmations to have perfect TMJ?
Thank you! I don’t have any affirmations as of now 😊
@@theTMJdoc no problem. Thank you so much for your videos
@@rahuldravid8723 you’re welcome!
How does TMJ clicking is different from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction clicking? Many people can hear sound in ear when swallowing but they dont have TMJ?
TMJ clicking is the articular disc coming in and out of alignment inside the joint. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction clicking - the sound heard - is likely the tube opening/closing quickly. I'm not entirely sure what's happening anatomically there so you may want to ask an ENT.
Hi ma'am, my jaw clicked/cracked/popped for the first time, will it change my face shape or structure?
I will be very thankful if you take the time to reply to my question.
No, I don't believe it would change your face shape or structure with clicking/popping. I haven't seen that happen. I suppose it's possible but rare.
@@theTMJdoc thank you
Teeth clencher here ..guilty as charged ...constant popping on left side with ear discomfort and upper left side molars being super sensitive to the point where I cannot chew with them whatsoever :-( ... I will resolve to stop this clenching posthaste!
Best of luck to you!
I'm grinding my teeth and a popping sound in my left ear is your voice all ear?
I have been deliberately cracking my jaw since getting into a fight as a teenager in 1984 , I can't stop doing it when I get anxious or bored whish I could stop
Have you seen a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist?
@@theTMJdoc I haven't to be honest it's habbit that can't seem to stop
@@andrewbiny913 please watch my video “how to stop clenching & bruxing” and apply the same method to your habit of cracking your jaw :) hope it helps! And please do subscribe if you find my channel helpful! 🙏🏼
N for the record..i’ve been to many doctors,dentist n mouth surgery is two of them..but they didn’t found anything..they didn’t say its nothing wich is i’m fine,they just said they can’t find anything about that..
Hi doctor I have scar tissue in my jaw from an orif surgery on my parasympheal from an fracture . It has started causing pain in the joints . Do you reckon it’s the scar tissue ? It’s sudden pain from an surgery which happened two years ago
I really couldn’t tell you that without examining you in person.
I suffer from bruxism. It was rather asymptomatic and only noticed because of teeth erosion. Used a night guard and had my teeth slightly ground in a couple points by a dentist and it apparently regressed completely until about 3 years ago, when I went to the dentist's studio for a check and informed them I had a sensitive molar (probably caused by some mild gum recession I had) and the assistant decided to make me do a test with colored papers and decided to ground a bit a contact on the molar she said was a possible cause.
Since then, my bruxism not only reappered, but went totally berserk, causing teeth pain, erosion, gum recession and occasional tinnitus and neck issues.
I tried various mouthguards, but they only seem to make it worse. They suggested psychotherapy and relaxation techniques, but nothing really helped substantially. I was starting to consider botox injection, although I've read they may lead to bone thinning and I already have that in my sinus.
Last month, I started noticing a crackling sound right under my left ear that occurs not when I open my jaw, clench, eat or move it in any fashion, but rather when I move my head up and down using my neck muscles. It does a single "Click" noise when I move my chin up and 3 consecutive "crackling" noises when I move my chin down, everytime. It's driving me nuts!
I saw another specialist in orthodontics and temporomandibular pain and he pretty much said bruxism is not curable and there are no other therapy options than nightguard. He suspects there's osteoarthrosis in the condile and suggested a CT scan, and he said a MRI could have even been more important, but he doubts it would be very visible due to a couple crowns I have on my molars on the opposite side.
I'm pretty depressed about the whole situation. Should I really give up, since there's no solution? I've heard about stem cell therapy that showed regeneration of the tissue. You mentioned the articular disc may regenerate. There's a TMJ specialist in Rome (I live in Italy) that performs the stem therapy. Maybe I consult him?
Yes it would be great the consult with someone in your area. I'm not familiar with stem therapy. Sorry to hear you're depressed. We do have success in quieting noises down with TMJ orthotics, myofascial release, & osteopathic manual jaw manipulation.
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My jaw makes klicking sound when my mouth is closed and I’m just resting.I used to have a mouthguard but don’t use it anymore. The clicking is very uncomfortble because I can’t stop it but then after some time it usually dissapears.
Sorry to hear this.
Dear Doctor Priya!
My jaw clicks when my mouth is closed , without me doing any movement. What does it mean ?
I really can’t tell you much without examining you in person. Sorry!
Ok, but sometimes i guess that anyone of this noises can be normal or not?
Just sayin this because any joint in the body can make noise/crack/snap and it's not a sign of any future decease. I'ma wrong?
Well I wouldn’t say they’re normal because they indicate that something abnormal is going on in the joint. The TMJ is very unique- it is the most frequently used joint in the body and is a gliding hinge joint. Because it is so unique, it can’t easily be compared to other joints. Having said that, just because noises are present doesn’t necessarily mean those noises will progress into a locked jaw, degeneration, etc. I hope this answers your question?
Hello,
Sometimes I get these headaches that are frontal facial accompanied by upper gums numbness either on right or left side of my face. It cures when I feel something opening which i assume is my nasal cavity? But not sure, it’s like a squeak noise and then a very strange almost drainage noise. What might this be?
Sorry but I cannot diagnose you over the internet without an in person examination.
Hello Priya, First of all, you have a good channel here which addresses a problem most people are not really aware of. I did face jaw pain during a stressful work trip in the USA. It started all of a sudden when I woke up in the morning and it went away in a couple of days. I really didn’t do much about it, but it was a struggle when it lasted.
It would be nice if you could put up a recording of the clicking noises you talk about just to make things more clear.
Thank you for your kind words. It's really hard to get a good recording of those noises but I will try.
Beautiful doctor ❤️
Thank you!
@@theTMJdoc your welcome 😁
Your videos are godsent, I need some info on if you take a certaint insurance for an orthodic mouthpiece. Are you located in the us?
Yes located in the US. If you'd like more information please email patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com
My daughter is 20 she has clicking in the jaw every time she chews. What’s the option or treatment.
please watch this video for the answer to your question:
ruclips.net/video/iF-min1q24M/видео.html
I am experiencing Crepitus from past two weeks. There is no pain just a very feeble sound especially while chewing like grinding. I read somewhere that it can be related to growth too and i am a teenager. I am confused and kinda worried too
Sorry you're going through this.
@@theTMJdoc Any idea abt the solution?
Or something i can do
@@jaskiratsingh6092How is it going for you now? Has it worsened or gone better or is there anything I should worry about having crepitus
@@sysonic917 It's gone now tbh, it went away by itself after two or three weeks.
@@jaskiratsingh6092 is there anything you done to prevent the sound? because its started for me randomly and I honestly want it to fade away lol
Hi Dr. Most explanations I seen of disc displacement are shown in a straight line depression/elevation of the jaw. I have popping in the right side joint during left and right lateral excursion. Most often felt during chewing or direct excursion. I also get crepitus if I put finger pressure on that right tmj and depress the jaw. What is happening in the joint during this lateral excursion movement and popping? What muscles are involved in correcting it?
The lateral pterygoid muscle and medial pterygoid muscle are involved in lateral excursive movements of the mandible. The jaw joints are not built for a lot of lateral movement, so limiting that can be helpful. I have also done a video called "Releasing the Lateral Pterygoid" which may also be helpful. Orthotics, myofascial release, and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation done over a 4-6 month span with weekly appointments have proven to be effective in quieting jaw joint noises.
I am having disc displacement without reduction and my treatment is going on now my left joint suddenly started to pop (very mild) although i am not able to open my mouth fully still. What does it mean ?
It likely means the disc is starting to reduce.
@@theTMJdoc is it getting better? And coming in its place?
@@rashisoni5026 it could mean that. I cannot definitively tell you that over the internet and without examining you.
My jaw was locked for 10 days. I was diagnosed with disc displacement without reduction. I tried an exercise which I saw on RUclips. My jaw is unlocked after 10 days but it still makes a clicking and popping sound especially in the morning.
My jaw clicking started about 6months ago.i do remember that after a long yawn that started.i was not experiencing any pain since.but recently I'm having headache on the temple region both sides like squeezing my head.also facial pressure.exercises the doctor really isn't helping.he told me that's the only way to over come this.my pain is stable as it is . what should ido
Have you seen a TMJ dentist or TMJ physical therapist?
Yes I have .he recommended some exercises .but that is not helping.
I had sudden snap while chewing gum and now this terrible tinnitus, :((( I don't know if i hurt my jaw joints or muscles. I hope i will have cure some day.
Sorry to hear that!
Is any of the above conditions DANGEROUS ??? .... Do i need to consult a doctor ?
They could potentially lead to the jaw locking closed. It would be best to consult with a skilled TMJ Dentist.
@@theTMJdoc THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH LIFE SAVER
@@rorastudios7365 you’re welcome!
Mam my jaw clicking sound coming from last 8 months there is no pain but only clicking sound please give reply what to do please answer
I cannot make a recommendation over the internet and without examining you.
Hi there I appreciate this video it was very informative and describes to a T the symptoms I’ve been plagued by. I think I have crepitus. Shall I visit my dentist to correct this? Many thanks
I would really recommend seeing a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist. Crepitus can only be treated to a certain point because it is usually indicative of joint degeneration.
@@theTMJdoc blessings. appreciate that ma I’ll definitely get in contact with one 👊🏽
I'm 37 and have crepitus. I've had jaw problems for a lot of my life about 15 years ago I had an angel dentist that ground down some of my teeth a little so that my jaw aligned better which saved me. A few days ago my jaw started hurting again. Honestly I can live with the sound I just want my jaw to stop hurting.
Sorry you’re in pain. I hope you can go see dr Arora soon
Hi ma'am. Currently I am facing slight jaw joint pain and sometimes jaw clicking noise while chewing. So please tell me some home remedies. I'm so afraid. Kindly reply.
You can try the videos in my RUclips playlist “tmj exercises/muscle releases”.
Please reply. Is mewing good for those who have pop/clicking sound from their jaw?
I would say NOT to MEW when you have TMJ problems. Please watch this video and lmk if you have any questions:
ruclips.net/video/bM2i-Ve6vHs/видео.html
@@theTMJdoc Doctor When I started mewing, I didn't know that people with TMJD problems shouldn't do that. I understood it later. Now i feel pain and some kind of sounds from my jaw. When I started mewing I didn't even know what tmjd was 😓
Without a doctor or surgery how can I stop this I have popping cracking and snapping on the right side of my jaw and I am getting worried it don't hurt but my jaw muscles do but it's in time periods what can help this
I don’t have a good answer for you on how to fix this on yourself. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation and even with all that it can take 4-6 months for the noises to resolve or lessen.
So what is the solution for that cases?
we treat this with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic jaw manipulation and it takes 4-6 months to resolve with weekly and bi-weekly appointments.
My jaw has been very sore since I woke up about 2 days ago. When I try to eat anything, hard or even soft it makes my jaw sore, especially if it's a big food since I have to open my mouth wider. It's mainly on my left side. Also my Tinnitus got slightly worse, but I can live with that since I have already been having it, but what's really annoying is that as I open and close my mouth and clench my teeth, even when I'm eating anything I'll hear a very strange noise near my inner left ear that sounds very similar to a "crunch" sound. I can feel it vibrating in my left side of my teeth too. What could all this mean? What could have possibly caused it??
I’m sorry but I really can’t tell you much over the internet and without examining you in person. You can email my office at patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com if you’d like to set up a zoom meeting with me.
It seems like what I have is crepitus. Very distressing! Can you suggest a practice in NYC?
Dr Laura Torrado in Manhattan comes highly recommended!
Hi Doctor.
I have no pain or anything discomfort while eating or anything.
But when I open my mouth broadly i hear a sound from my left skull.. need your view on this. Thank you .
I cannot give you my thoughts without examining you in person.
Thank you doutor
You are welcome!
what shud i do mam my left side jaw bones are cracking when i open my mouth..plz suggest me what shud i do..its becoming quite irritating..
I'm sorry but I cannot make any recommendations over the internet and without examining you.
My jaw has been locked closed, clicking was also gone, but it has come back milder while jaw is still closed, what could that mean? I'm also undergoing physical therapy.
It could mean the disc is getting back in alignment but it’s hard to say without examining you.
SNAP, CRACK AND POP it's happening with me so it's just a normal or wt should I do. I'm worry. I believe that you will help me. Thanks you❤ God bless you maam.
Sorry you're going through this. We treat with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. We do our myofascial release and jaw manipulation weekly and we see noises go down in 4-6 months time.
Hi mam, I'm only 16 years... suddenly there is a cracking sound in my ears/joint (i don't know where it is exactly)when i was opening my mouth this will come..and i can't chew something hard ....
Now it's gone but it came up once in a month like that.. actually i am so afraid thinking that is it a big disease 🥺🥺
Pls rply mam..what will i do
Pls rply 😓
Sorry you're going through this. I don't know what to tell you without examining you in person. Are you able to see a TMJ Dentist or TMJ Physical Therapist?
Can the jaw stop clicking bc it goes back where it supposed to?
Could you make a video how to repair the clicking?
Is clicking alarming? I was told it isn't wrong but I am in pain too
Please watch this video about how I treat tmjd.
ruclips.net/video/iF-min1q24M/видео.html
My jaw snaps in and out of place the condyle pops out..think the disc is out of place or damaged or the actual joint damaged causing a looseness of joint. I had my jaw lock open few years ago. Now my jaw just snaps out of place sideways. Other side is fine.
sorry to hear that!
@theTMJdoc yeah I appreciate it wish I knew how to fix it. Makes it hard to communicate.
@theTMJdoc any idea what to do for it? I'm thinking surgery but not sure. It's like the mandible/condyles are loose slipping out side ways as I'm opening instead of being stable.