TMJ..anyone familiar witht his?
 

Is anyone familair with this thing called TMJ? Its when your jaw pops alot (like when your crack your knuckles)

Its been happening to me lately and its weird. i was hoping some of you could shed some light on this. What do they do to correct this?

I know that if you let it go for to long, you can end up with braces that have rubberbands connecting the top and bottom of your jaw, or even worse...you will have to get your mouth wired shut.

How does something like TMJ happen and how can you prevent it?

youve got late stage rabies

you'll be frothing at the mouth soon

live with it.............. it should go away on its own.. just dont' get excited to much and start poping your jaw all the time.

LOL FUCK you too Jim lol.

I dont do it on purpose. I yawn and it pops. I talk and it pops. Its the oddest thing. Sometimes it even makes my left ear hurt.

My mother told me that when I was about 3, I grabbed my ear and started screaming. Apparently I somehow got a hole in my inner eardrum. Go figure. The fixed it, and I never had a proble again....until now. It doesnt hurt all the time, but whenever I get that one really loud har dpop from my jaw, it starts to hurt.

something to do with all those blowjobs. Slow down:1orglaugh

anytime, anywhere :Graucho

LOL ill never stop! Yumm yumm

I dunno Jim. I dont think you could handle me. :Graucho

thats the attitude girl:thumbsup

lol im just keeping myself entertained.

So..what's everyone doing for the holiday? Are you staying home or visiting friends/fmaily?

Tempromandibular Joint Disorder or TMJ is and can be a serious medical problem. I would suggest doing some research and perhaps finding a specialist in your area. Your GP should be able to give you a referral. Here are a few websites with some more information for you.


http://www.tmj.org/basics.asp
http://www.tmj--treatment.com/
http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail...4L0039495.html

Good luck!

i had a gypsy curse you for not getting me that pic yet

I cant thank you enough. I really appreciate you taking the time to find this for me. Im gonna check it out. :)

LOL it wouldnt surprise me. I have the worst damn luck EVER!!!

To be honest with you, I completely forgot. Here's a pic to keep you busy :)


http://www.heatherhamptons.com/p81259.jpg

:)


thats ok, i did too til just now

ill hit you up later

I have it as well the dentist toold me it's due to lack of cartilage at the rear hinge joint of the upper and lower of the jaw.
Not taking care of one persons teeth is were im mainely comes from.

No it cant be that. i am very anal about my teeth. i go to the dentist every few months. I brush, floss and use mothwas serveral times a day. If you were to go through my purse, you'd find a travel size toothbrush, toothbaste, floos and mouthwash. I guess you can say I am anal compulsive lol.

I have heard that it can be from biting or grinding your teeth too. If so, then thats it right there. Sometime when I sllep, I bite down real hard. Im not sure why. Maybe I should try a bite plate?

I have TMJ though it comes and goes....I looked into seeing a doctor about it but since it hasn't bothered me for a couple of years i didn't bother.

most people get it by grinding their teeth while sleeping - though not everyone does....

your dentist could probably recommend someone for you to go see.

I just called and made an appoint ment with my dentist. Hopefully they can figure this out cause it just started happening recently. Its the oddest thing.

at least you take better of you teeth then I do, I might go about once every 6-9 months. Shame on me.
You a grinder too. A friend of mine grinds her teeth when sleeps as well. The sound it makes when she does it makes me run.My nerves crinch whenever I think of the sound it makes.

i dont exactly grind. I just clench really hard. Sometimes ill wake up in the middle of the night and im still clenching.

I know what you mean though. I HATE that grinding sound.

You know...im surprised. I think this is the first thread I have started where Juicy didnt put his 2 (perverted) cents in. lol

Is this the start of something new?

I found out I have tmj disorder at the age of 25 and I am now 39. I can tell you all about it. I have a very rare case with arthritis in my jaw joints and mucsle damage to my head and neck.


1. You need to see an dentist that specializes in the disorder to see if your bite is correct.


2. a splint that they make for you will take the pressure off your jaw at night and let your muscles heal.

IF you are a grinder, a dentist can determine that you do grind. It is a myth that everyone that has tmj disorder grinds. I don't grind.

It is also a myth that it is just a stress disorder. Sometimes just get braces will correct the majority of the symptoms of tmj disorder.


I am going out of town til tomorrow night but feel free to email me at [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any other questions.

Clenching does it too, sometimes worse than grinding, especially if you have strong teeth. Night guard from your dentist is the most efficient solution. Other stuff that can help: reduce stress, stop drinking caffeine, change the position you sleep in, massage your jaw, get your wisdom teeth removed.

here's a great link to read about it



http://tmj.org/

I'm a geek, I'm always cruising medical sites and universities anyways :) You're most welcome, and I hope you get your problem all cleared up :)

All of you have been more then helpful, and believe me...its much appreciated.

Im new to this TMJ thing. Im nt even 100% sure thats what it is, but chances are that I have it.

I thought about getting a bite plate to see if it will ease up. I guess ill try that too.

I dont have wisdom teeth they were removed, and I am not a caffene drinker/eater. I very rarely drink soda and I hate candy.

I do however have a LOT of stress in my life but HELL...dont we all? lol

My tmj disorder showed up with the wisdom teeth were removed :(

Doesnt that just figure? The usually remove those teeth so you DONT experience problems but it turns out that it can make things worse.

Before you go to a GP doctor or a dentist who recommends a mouth guard, bands, or even surgery, check out a good Chiropractor.

My step dad had TMJ really bad, to the point he could hardly open his mouth, he tried this. He was better in less than 2 weeks, and it has NEVER come back.

Ya know..I didnt realize that this was such a common thing. It definatly makes me feel a lot better to know that there are others out there who are dealing with the same thing.

Heather your need a sexy dong in yo mouth to cure it

Certain foods will set it off so you should try a soft diet for a day or two as a test to see if it helps.

"Reduce the Amount of Wear and Injury to the Joint

Concentrate on chewing food evenly on both sides of the mouth when eating.
Stop chewing gum or chewing tobacco.
Eat soft foods only. Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky or chewy foods.
Avoid clenching, gritting, and grinding your teeth.
Practice good posture. Hold your head up with your neck and shoulders in good alignment. Begin by standing against a wall with everything from your heels to the back of your head touching the wall. Then step away from the wall and balance a book on the top of your head. Try to walk without having the book fall. Practice this exercise at least twice a day"
http://www.mcg.edu/Otolaryngology/patientTMJ.htm

Gum is a big no no ! hehehe





Change of weather can set it off also. I know mine is worse in the winter time because of the arthritis

LOL..hey Juicy. I was wondering how long it would take you to pop in here lol.

On another note. Yes..I believe your right. I do need that. Unfortunatly my guy is working and wont be home for another hour, so I am just gonna have to wait :(

One needs their jaw and neck xrayed to see if there is an injury.
If the jaw is not in place for years there can be arthritis and no chiropractor could ever cure that.

Ehh I never chew gum anyway.

The main stuff in my day to day life is all healthy.

For instance..Ill wake up and have a piece of toast and and 4oz. glass of OJ.

In between breakfast and lunch ill have an apple or osmething. Then for lunch ill either have soup, or a sandwich and a glass of milk.

For dinner I have baked chicken with steamed veggies.

I really should cut out the bread though. Carbs are the devil!

Heather ,

Do a search on google for tmj disorder.

People who do not have the disorder may give your incorrect advice ( including medical doctors ) and you don't want this disorder to go any long period without being checked out. It can cause muscle damage and it is not fun to live with.

Most likely you have a minor case but it is better to be safe and have it checked out. IF you are not having problems with your ears like feeling pressure or aching, you are probably have a minor case.

I do have problems with that. I was even mentioning that earlier in this thread.
SOmetimes when my jaw pops (which is always on the left side) my left ear start to hurt..BADLY! Which then gives me a headache. Ugh its an awful circle.

stress will make u clench/grind teeth at nite. its called Bruxism

need to find u a way to relax more before bedtime

hope ya get it all worked out. *hugs*

Thank I appreciate that. Hmm maybe masterbation before bed??

I saved you a headach for doing a search
IF you want more info you can read about it here.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Just read over it. Im definatly learning new stuff today. I guess its true what they say. You dont know until you ask.

Btw..thanks for finding that for me. It did help a bit. Hopefully ill know more after my detist appointment this week.

Damn Jim for putting this friggin curse on me!! lol

yes damn him!


hmm masturbation before bedtime sounds good to me. :thumbsup
need any help? :winkwink:

LOL are you offering?

Wow, that totally sucks. Seems downright unfair. I had a bunch of complications from getting my wisdom teeth out, but it did help the TMJ a lot.

Heather, when masturbating before going to sleep, pay attention to see if you clench (your teeth) when you come. If so, it can help if you either can just kinda train yourself not to or if you bite down on something semi-soft which will keep your mouth from closing all the way i.e. finger, jelly toy, pal's shoulder etc.

:winkwink: yes mam

They make a device that you put in your mouth and sleep with to prevent TMJ teeth grinding. They custom fit it, i forgot the frickin URL but if i find it i'll send it to you.

when u find it.. i need that url too please.