Clicking and Painful Jaws, should i be worried?

Hi, i have had my left jaw clicking when i open my mouth wide i.e. when eating. This has lasted for for 3-5 weeks but recently when i open my mouth wide my left jaw hurts. I chew gum everyday, could that be related? Im actually quite worried so any help will be appreciated as i am also going through a stressful period;doing 4 as modules. Thx before hand! :smile:

Reply 1

Savannah

There is really nothing to be worried about, this also happens to me when i am stressed. It can last from 1 week to 5, i know how annoying it is while eating! But, if it keeps on bothering you then i suggest you go and see your GP. Hope it sorts itself out :smile:

Reply 2

Toy Soldier

My jaw clicks all the time, especially when eating. It's never hurt though, except one time when it completely locked up (that was horrifying) when I was about 12. If it's really uncomfortable see someone about it. I should really see someone about my shoulder, which cracks, crunches, pops and dislocates all the time. But meh, I can't be arsed.

hmmm

you might be clenching your teeth at night if your stressed, I used to do that, although with me it didnt manifest itself in a painful jaw so much as neck tension, its actually worth seeing a dentist rather than a doctor as well...they can make you something called a splint which is like a rugby gumshield which you wear at night. I still have mine and I wear it when Im stressed or have exams etc - I dont know if I need it or not but maybe its psychological, its nice to have it. The splint stops your teeth clenching together at night and takes the pressure of your jaw