My jaw is REALLY SORE?
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and i've looked up symptoms for tmj, that cant be it cos alot of the symptoms dont apply to me.
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I've been in the dental field for 16 years, so I know a little bit about what I'm talking about...
More than likely it is your TMJ, eventhough a lot of the symptoms don't apply. Anytime you have clicking or popping in the joint, there is some sort of inflammation. Try taking 800 mg of Motrin (or 4 Advil over the counter), but make sure you have some food in your stomach first. Then apply heat to the area... 30 min. on and 30 min. off. for a few hours. You may need to do this for several days. If you're under a lot of stress, you may be clenching or grinding your teeth at night while sleeping. This also can cause problems with the jaw.(tmj) You may want to visit your dentist and inquire about a night guard. This keeps the teeth slightly apart at night while you are asleep, and gives the muscles a break. It also helps with people who grind their teeth, preventing damage such as cracking or breaking teeth.
I know this is uncomfortable for you, and I sincerely hope you find relief soon.
Take care.
I can guarantee that you are definitely clenching/grinding your teeth. You may do it in the day but most people do it at night. What will help you is a nightguard, the soft acrylic are the best. My husband and I each have one, if I forget to wear it , which is rarely, I wake up with my teeth just aching and that's just one night of not wearing it. Good Luck!
RDA 23yrs
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