Could i get a dentists opinion? please??!
Question: My jaw has just recently (within the last 4 months or so...) been continuing to act up it doesn't make the noise thats usual connected to a jaw popping though... It almost feels as if it's sliding from side to side... my mom has had her stick open so it could be a family thing... but my pops whenever i yawn or chew food and is just generally uncomfortable no matter where it's lying... My best friend has TMJ and i haven't really asked her too much about it but her jaw seems to act a lot different then mine.... is it still likely to be TMJ or something else completely???
also how much would it cost for the night guard if it is TMJ i don't have dental insurance
Answers: My jaw has just recently (within the last 4 months or so...) been continuing to act up it doesn't make the noise thats usual connected to a jaw popping though... It almost feels as if it's sliding from side to side... my mom has had her stick open so it could be a family thing... but my pops whenever i yawn or chew food and is just generally uncomfortable no matter where it's lying... My best friend has TMJ and i haven't really asked her too much about it but her jaw seems to act a lot different then mine.... is it still likely to be TMJ or something else completely???
also how much would it cost for the night guard if it is TMJ i don't have dental insurance
Hi, I am not a dentist but a dental nurse. It does sound like a TMJ problem (tempro mandibular joint) The maxillofacial consultant i know always recommends trying a soft food diet for a week to see if this eases the problem. Also try not to over extend your jaw when yawning. As for the night guard the practice i work at charges about