Jaw Clicking and Popping in Wakad, Pune: When Should You Consult a TMJ Dentist?
Does your jaw make a clicking or popping sound while eating, yawning or opening your mouth? Although painless clicking can occur without requiring treatment, sounds accompanied by jaw pain, restricted movement, tenderness or episodes of locking may indicate a temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Understanding the difference helps you decide when a clinical assessment is appropriate.
The temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull. Clicking can arise from changes in joint movement, the position of the joint disc or other factors. However, the sound alone cannot confirm a TMJ disorder, and repeatedly forcing your jaw to click may aggravate discomfort. A clinical examination considers jaw movement, tenderness, locking episodes, dental health and associated symptoms before deciding whether further investigation is needed.
Dr. Ashutosh Dighe, BDS, MDS – Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, PhD Scholar, Fellowship in Contemporary Endodontics and Certified Endodontist, evaluates oral and facial pain concerns and guides appropriate investigations when indicated. Patients searching for a TMJ dentist, jaw clicking treatment or dental clinic in Wakad can consult at OralNest DENTAL CLINIC, Kaspate Wasti, Wakad, Pune.
The clinic serves patients from Shankar Kalat Nagar, Datta Mandir Road, Bhumkar Chowk, Tathawade and nearby residential areas. If clicking is painful, your jaw locks, or opening your mouth becomes progressively difficult, seek an assessment rather than relying on self-treatment. Sudden jaw locking or severe pain warrants prompt evaluation.
Does your jaw make a clicking or popping sound while eating, yawning or opening your mouth? Although painless clicking can occur without requiring treatment, sounds accompanied by jaw pain, restricted movement, tenderness or episodes of locking may indicate a temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Understanding the difference helps you decide when a clinical assessment is appropriate.
The temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull. Clicking can arise from changes in joint movement, the position of the joint disc or other factors. However, the sound alone cannot confirm a TMJ disorder, and repeatedly forcing your jaw to click may aggravate discomfort. A clinical examination considers jaw movement, tenderness, locking episodes, dental health and associated symptoms before deciding whether further investigation is needed.
Dr. Ashutosh Dighe, BDS, MDS – Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, PhD Scholar, Fellowship in Contemporary Endodontics and Certified Endodontist, evaluates oral and facial pain concerns and guides appropriate investigations when indicated. Patients searching for a TMJ dentist, jaw clicking treatment or dental clinic in Wakad can consult at OralNest DENTAL CLINIC, Kaspate Wasti, Wakad, Pune.
The clinic serves patients from Shankar Kalat Nagar, Datta Mandir Road, Bhumkar Chowk, Tathawade and nearby residential areas. If clicking is painful, your jaw locks, or opening your mouth becomes progressively difficult, seek an assessment rather than relying on self-treatment. Sudden jaw locking or severe pain warrants prompt evaluation.
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