Do i have tmj syndrome?!
Question:
Do i have tmj syndrome?
i have braces but
i just realized it might be a problem
that whenever i open my mouth,
my jaw moves to the left.
i just looked in the mirror a few weeks ago
and realized the left side of my bottom jaw was high
now, i also have a rubber band
around teeth #10, 11, and my mand. canine
(sorry. forgot the number)
is the rubber band causing it and should i take it off?
what do you think?
i prefer professionals but
anyone else who knows this
would DEFINITELY HELP.
(im 16, by the way)
Answers:
"The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause
* Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
* Stiff jaw muscles
* Limited movement or locking of the jaw
* Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
* A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery."
Your braces and especially the band are altering the position of your mandible (jaw) and this may be part of your treatment, and it may be an issue arising from incorrect or insufficient band wearing or some other issue.
Call your orthodontist & describe what's going on.
TMJ usually involves a pain in the jaw or clicking due to the joint being misaligned or malformed.
Your orthodontist, dentist & even some massage therapists can help you deal with the muscles around your jaw to relieve uneven tension & allign your jaw.
Don't do anything until speaking with or seeing your orthodontist.