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Clicking Jaw

Posted by lotsofpain @lotsofpain, Mar 19, 2022

I am a musician when i sing (or chew) my jaw clicks. I cannot support my jaw as i usually play the keyboard at same time had a consult with a tmj physio who suggested weaqring a band of some sort under my jaw and over my head, could this work. She said taping would be ineffective

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mlmchem1 | @mlmchem1 | Mar 20, 2022

I can empathize with you. I've had the same problem with clicking jaw. My dentist wanted me to wear a bite guard but I wasn't very consistent with it. Unfortunately my tmj got worse and my jaw began to lock closed. One time it locked with my mouth open. It hurt and was awful. Eventually I had to have surgery. That was 20 years ago and I've had no problems since. My advice is to get a second opinion. But whatever you do, don't ignore it.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Mar 20, 2022

Is this something new? Do you have pain too?

I had terrible jaw pain and headaches many years ago and was diagnosed with TMJ disorder. I was in a graduate program and the stress and strain of school was affecting me to the extent that I was clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth at night. I was fitted with a bite splint (guard) by my dentist 20 years ago and I wear it consistently at night. It's sort of like a seat belt in a car. I "know" something is missing when I get in bed and haven't put my bite splint in. It's made a huge difference for me. You could also ask your TMJ physiotherapist about massage specifically for the TMJ.

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