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Is Click Sound In Mouth,heavy Ears And Neck Pain Sign Of TMJ?

i got my 4 wisdom teeth removed(surgical removal as the teeth were under d gums) a year ago. ever since whenever i open my mouth i hear a click sound,i feel as if my left ear is a but heavy,wen i move my finger on my ear i hear sound as though i am moving it on a piece of paper.the lower jaw attached to the neck pains 24X7.when i move my jaw left n right i feel as if something is wrong with the joint as it feels clumsy not smooth.please jelp...is it TMJ???
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Orthodontics,  's  Response
Traumatic removal of lower third molars or wisdom teeth can lead to TMJ problems. Your symptoms indicate the same. These problems can't be corrected completly but you can take few precautions so that it doesn't increase. Start using thermoplastic bite guards. Do not open you mouth to wise while eating or yawning. East only soft food.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
the clicking sound and pain in the nec, joint could be because of disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. usually it will be aggravted by the stress. It is caused by trauma to the joint, bruxism, malocclusion...
Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Is Click Sound In Mouth,heavy Ears And Neck Pain Sign Of TMJ?

Traumatic removal of lower third molars or wisdom teeth can lead to TMJ problems. Your symptoms indicate the same. These problems can t be corrected completly but you can take few precautions so that it doesn t increase. Start using thermoplastic bite guards. Do not open you mouth to wise while eating or yawning. East only soft food.