Sometimes I hear a sound coming from my chin while eating, yawning or talking. Is this normal? Or is my jaw dislocated?
The jaw joint consists of 3 parts; It consists of the skull base, lower jaw bone and a structure known as cartilage, colloquially known as a disc in medicine, so that the two bones can work comfortably without rubbing against each other. This sound occurs when the position of the disc changes. This sound is not jaw protrusion.
What is teeth grinding and clenching?
Teeth clenching and grinding is the clenching and clenching of the teeth that is generally observed while sleeping and triggered by the stress of the individual during the day. It is an abnormal situation. If left untreated, it causes broken teeth, receding gums and joint disorders.
Why do we only grind our teeth at night?
Contrary to popular belief, the patient can grind their teeth during the day. One should be aware of this and prevent it.
I wake up with a headache and neck ache in the morning, is it normal?
Although head and neck pain can be due to many different reasons, especially if the pain occurs in the morning, it causes us to feel the disease of teeth grinding. It makes you think.
What is the treatment of teeth clenching and grinding?
Night plates are made in special thicknesses according to the severity of bruxism of the patient according to the measurements taken from the patient. In addition, some physical therapies are explained, and if there is spasm in the muscles, medication is applied. When necessary, laser treatment is applied to resolve the inflammation in the muscles.
I cannot open my jaw much and I have pain. Could my jaw be dislocated?
Not being able to open the jaw and having pain describe the disease of closed locking, not jaw protrusion. After a detailed examination, the complaint of not being able to open the mouth is diagnosed as muscular or articular, and treatment is given accordingly.
What are the causes of jaw joint disorders?
Teeth clenching and grinding that have not been treated for a long time
One-sided chewing habit in the patient
One-sided chewing due to missing teeth
Abnormal habits (such as pen biting, thumb sucking.)
Improperly made dentures and fillings
Serious orthodontic disorders in the jaws
What is used in the treatment of jaw joint diseases?
Occlusal splint is used in the treatment of jaw joint. Give the patient a long list of do's and don'ts.
When will my joint disease get better and when should I come for a check-up?
Generally, I am called for a check-up one to two weeks after starting to use the occlusal splint, and then I am called for a check-up in the 3rd month. In joint diseases, a complete recovery may not be seen depending on the severity of the disease. The aim here is for the patient to transition to his/her daily life without any discomfort.
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