Question: Hi, I have TMJ for 10 years now. It really hurts my joints. There is sometimes clicking but no popping, but I do notice my neck gets stiff and I crack it often to unlock the stuck joints. The joint is extremely sore and tender to the touch. Hurts to open, cry, eat and talk for extended periods of time. I recently got my 2/4 of my wisdom teeth removed, and noticed a difference, but there's still pain on both sides, especially the left. I tried botox and cortisone shots, but those were only temporarily and the pain came back again. I also tried a nightguard for many many years, but it's still the same issue. When I got my wisdom teeth removed, it improved my bite and I clench less, but I still have the pain. I'm not sure why I'm having pain. I've had an MRI done, they said my disc in my jaw was degenerated due to arthritis, but I don't hear any popping sounds so I'm not sure it's that. I've had x-rays done as well, there was nothing wrong or abnormal found. The pain is like a stabbing pain in the left ear, and feels like it's coming from deep within the ear or gums. I also went to a chiropractor for 5 or so years, it helped when the joints got stuck, but again it was only temporarily. I'm constantly in pain all day everyday, and it's ruining my life. I don't know whether I should get surgery, because I don't know where the problem is coming from and why I'm having pain. Maybe it's the other 2 wisdom teeth? They are impacted. Can you help? Thanks!

Hello I attached the x Ray's for my jaw.