Temporomandibular diseases

Bruxism and teeth grinding

Jaw joint health is very important for our quality of life. The jaw joint must be healthy so that chewing, speaking, stretching, and even breathing can function correctly and comfortably. Muscle spasm occurs in joint problems, and as a result the head, neck, back and waist muscles can be affected. This can lead to an uncomfortable pain in these areas and even posture disorders.

The patients with jaw joint discomfort most often present the following complaints:

In some cases, there is no pain for many years, only the clicking in the jaw joint continues, but during this time the deformation progresses.

Frequently asked questions about Bruxism and Teeth Grinding Treatment:

Why does my jaw make a sound when I yawn or sometimes when I eat, could my jaw be protruding?

Feeling sounds such as “clicking” in lower jaw movements may be caused by disruption of the jaw joint. The disc in the jaw joint displaces. As a result, a “click” is heard in lower jaw movements such as mouth opening, yawning, eating, and other jaw movements.

Is jaw joint disease caused by grinding my teeth?

Jaw joint disease has many causes. Teeth clenching and grinding can accelerate or increase jaw joint disease and muscle disorders. Not only grinding of the teeth, but also clenching is an important reason for this ailment. If it is determined that you have a habit of clenching or grinding your teeth, precautions should be taken before joint or muscle disease starts.

Every time I yawn, my jaw stays open, I have a hard time closing it. Is there a treatment?

If mouth opening is too wide, or the jaw is protruding, a dentist should be consulted as soon as possible. The dentist can return the jaw to its normal position by manipulation. In case of pain, the dentist will provide medication. Such patients should avoid opening their jaws excessively. If the chin is protruding too often, surgery may be required.

I can't open my jaw and I have pain when I move my jaw. What has happened?

Jaw protrusion and chin locking are different things. The mouth remains open in jaw protrusion, but if the jaw does not open, this can be defined as locking. There are many reasons for the limitation of mouth opening. The cause is determined by detailed examination and differential diagnosis methods. If the cause is jaw joint disease or contraction of the masticatory muscles, treatment is often possible without the need for surgery.

There is a sound in my jaw and I have pain. Are these complaints due to my 20-year-old tooth?

The “click” sound from the jaw is not caused by the wisdom teeth, even if there is a problem in your wisdom teeth. First, a jaw joint examination is performed by a dentist who specializes in this field. After the jaw joint treatment, it is then appropriate to treat any dental problems, such as wisdom teeth.

Could my headache be caused by my jaw joint disorder?

There are many causes of headache. Jaw joint disorders can cause headaches, but headaches can also be caused by more serious conditions. It concerns many medical fields such as neurology, physical therapy and algology.

Who should I go to for the diagnosis of my jaw joint disease? Which specialty in dentistry deals with this subject? Do I need to have an X-ray taken?

For the diagnosis of jaw joint disease, examination of dentists specializing in head, neck, facial pain and jaw joint disorders is required. Patients often apply to otolaryngologists because of the pain they feel in the jaw or ear, because they think that the complaints originate from the ear, or they do not know that these complaints are in the field of dentists. Diagnosis is made by examination, which takes about 30-40 minutes. During the examination, various questions are asked for differential diagnosis, all the muscles in the head-neck-face region, the jaw joint and the inside of the mouth are examined. In most patients, detailed examination is sufficient for diagnosis. In some cases, imaging methods such as MRI or tomography can be used.

What kind of treatments will be carried out for my jaw joint disease?

The treatment of jaw joint disease varies according to the diagnosis, that is, the same treatment method cannot be applied for every patient. Conservative use of orthopedic appliances (splint), some physical therapy methods, drug therapy and arthrocentesis are among the treatment methods in jaw joint diseases. The methods used will decided according to the diagnosis made after a detailed examination. In cases where the diagnosis is made correctly, more than 85% of jaw joint diseases are managed with conservative treatment. Where necessary; Consultations are made with departments such as neurology, ear-nose-throat, psychiatry and algology.

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