See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

KeiXyr

667d

My jaw pops and cracks and gets stiff easily. So far there's no pain, but my orthodontist suspects that I have TMJ. I want to look more into it as it's getting worse, but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions?

Top reply
    • imaginativewriter

      548d

      Try and get a specialized sleep mouth guard, worked wonders for me :)

    • imaginativewriter

      548d

      Try and get a specialized sleep mouth guard, worked wonders for me :)

    • dottiemarie

      650d

      Cervical spine chiropractors are great. And orthodontist can also help to tell you if your tmj is related at all to your teeth and the way you bite. My biggest advice; start getting it under control now. I knew I was a jaw clencher and teeth grinder, but never really thought much of it until I spent 14 days in excruciating pain with a tension headache. It is so hard to come out of flare ups like that, and so much better if you can keep the issues to a minimum at the start. Best of luck ❤️

    • ellehoots

      650d

      A good dentist will be able to treat you at there office. I used to see a specialist. While he was highly accredited he wasn't much help.

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

100% Free
100%
Free

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion