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What Causes Noise While Opening And Closing The Jaws?

Hi, For the last couple of weeks I have been hearing a noise and feeling some discomfort when I open and close my jaw. Before that there was at times a sensation of pulling a muscle in the back of my neck on the same side.

I am 62, 5'3" about 230 pounds. My medical history encludes a heart stent about three years ago, my gallbladder removed about ten years ago. I have a long history of grinding my teeth and I toss and turn a lot in my sleep.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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The clicking of the jaws and the popping sound during chewing suggests TMJ problem,which is further aggravated by night grinding (bruxism).

I would advice you to visit a Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated ,and for night grinding he may provide a night guard which will help th stress on teeth while sleeping.

Reduce the stress levels as this also plays a role in night grinding.

Hope this was useful.

Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Noise While Opening And Closing The Jaws?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The clicking of the jaws and the popping sound during chewing suggests TMJ problem,which is further aggravated by night grinding (bruxism). I would advice you to visit a Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated ,and for night grinding he may provide a night guard which will help th stress on teeth while sleeping. Reduce the stress levels as this also plays a role in night grinding. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.