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I hear a lot of clicking, crunching, and grinding noises when I move my jaw. What's going on?
The clicking jaw noise many patients describe are some of the more common symptoms of TMJ. However, the presence of these TMJ symptoms without other symptoms means it may not be as serious.
A clicking jaw during movements is a sign that the functional elements of the jaw are not working smoothly. A crunching or grinding noise is usually associated with hard tissue contact during movement. The clicking is the result of the joint components not moving together properly.
In the absence of other symptoms, a clicking jaw noise is not always serious. However, the noises should not be ignored, as they are a sign that the joint is not functioning smoothly. Each occurrence of the noise indicates trauma to the joint tissues, meaning that over time there is a possibility of the TMJ disorder fully developing. The best approach is to keep this condition under observation.
If you have questions about whether your clicking jaw is related to TMJ, contact Dr. Simonton today.
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