I've had a lot of "bite" problems, which is what yours sound like. I am including TMJ in that, which I also have, in this. Along the way of dealing with otolaryngologists (ear specialists) and the maxilofacial surgeons at Harborview, in Seattle, I've found a lot of things are "bite" problems. TMJ isn't the only joint problem that can happen affecting it all. If I were you, and you hadn't seen your dentist lately, I'd go see them again and tell them exactly what's all is going on. Perhaps, a new dentist to get an unbiased opinion. I had to do that without any prejudice to my usual dentist.