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brooklyneast05
post Oct 23 2008, 04:49 PM
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my jaw hurts when i open a lot, like when i yawn. it hurts up around my ear. it's giving me a headache.

this ever happened to anyone?
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 04:51 PM
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weird. I had almost the exact same thing happen to me last week. Sometimes i even hear/feel a cracking noise.
I dont know if you want to hear the rest of my headache story so i will just leave it at that.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 04:52 PM
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did it fix itself?


i don't know what the deal is but it's driving my crazy. it feels almost...out of place? or something. i don't know it pissing me off though.

chewing doesn't hurt, but it's still uncomfortable feeling.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 04:54 PM
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yeah, it went away, though i had a sinus thing also which only made things for me worse.
but yeah i get what you mean, have you ever had braces or anything?
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 04:55 PM
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nope.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 04:56 PM
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well that might explain it, mine was suppose to stop after my braces got taken off so idk why it still does it sometimes.
I guess if it doesnt stop doing it maybe see if you can get it checked out?
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 06:18 PM
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You may grind your teeth at night. My jaw started to crack if I opened it too wide and one time It got stuck while half way open. It turns out I have TMJ and I need to wear a night gaurd when I sleep.

May be what you have =/
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 06:41 PM
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^aw beat me to it.

did you have a cold recently? if you did, sometimes the built up mucus gets pushed to your ears from the pressure.

if not, it could be a temperomandibular joint disorder. or also known as tmj. the temperomandibular joints are the muscles bones and tendons that enable us to open our jaws. i would get it checked out.

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What are TMJ disorders, and how are they caused?

TMJ disorders are a group of complex problems of the jaw joint. TMJ disorders are also sometimes referred to as myofacial pain dysfunction and Costen's syndrome. Because muscles and joints work together, a problem with either one can lead to stiffness, headaches, ear pain, bite problems (malocclusion), clicking sounds, or locked jaws. The following are behaviors or conditions that can lead to TMJ disorders.

-Teeth grinding and teeth clenching (bruxism) increase the wear on the cartilage lining of the TMJ. Those who grind or clench their teeth may be unaware of this behavior unless they are told by someone observing this pattern while sleeping or by a dental professional noticing telltale signs of wear and tear on the teeth. Many patients awaken in the morning with jaw or ear pain.

-habitual gum chewing or fingernail biting

-dental problems and misalignment of the teeth (malocclusion). Patients may complain that it is difficult to find a comfortable bite or that the way their teeth fit together has changed. Chewing on only one side of the jaw can lead to or be a result of TMJ problems.

-trauma to the jaws. Previous fractures in the jaw or facial bones can lead to TMJ disorders.

-Stress frequently leads to unreleased nervous energy. It is very common for people under stress to release this nervous energy by either consciously or unconsciously grinding and clenching their teeth.

-Occupational tasks such as holding the telephone between the head and shoulder may contribute to TMJ disorders.


-http://www.medicinenet.com/temporomandibular_joint__disorder/article.htm
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(so0o_contagious @ Oct 23 2008, 05:41 PM) *
^aw beat me to it.

did you have a cold recently? if you did, sometimes the built up mucus gets pushed to your ears from the pressure.

if not, it could be a temperomandibular joint disorder. or also known as tmj. the temperomandibular joints are the muscles bones and tendons that enable us to open our jaws. i would get it checked out.


HA!
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 07:13 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Oct 23 2008, 05:49 PM) *
my jaw hurts when i open a lot
That's what she said.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE(hi-C @ Oct 23 2008, 07:13 PM) *
That's what she said.

i know i know, that's the reply i keep getting from people stubborn.gif


maybe i do clinch my teeth, i'm not really sure.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 08:01 PM
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most people don't know that they grind their teeth at night. usually your dentist will tell you if he/she thinks that you do. the solution is pretty easy. you just wear a mouth guard thing when you go to sleep!

or maybe it's just something very simple like from chewing too much (ex: gum, Cliffs bars)
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 08:03 PM
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or maybe it's just something very simple like from chewing too much (ex: gum, Cliffs bars)

oh snap, a fellow clif bar eater?
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Oct 23 2008, 07:03 PM) *
oh snap, a fellow clif bar eater?

You can get a mouth gaurd at walmart.. I got one made for me from the dentist and I've already grinded 2 holes in it. lol.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 09:07 PM
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My jaw hurts cuz a big monster rammed into me while playing arena football

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No but seriously, I heard that cracking sound comes when you're not properly hydrated.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 09:23 PM
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too many blowjobs? keke.




just kidding. yeah, I used to kind of have that. Except, it got to the point where I almost couldn't open my mouth to eat. I went to the dentist and he told me the joints of my jaw were swollen.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 09:25 PM
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happened to me too. hurts also when i bite down hard. it went away in a week or so.
 
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post Oct 23 2008, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Oct 23 2008, 08:03 PM) *
oh snap, a fellow clif bar eater?

heck yeahhhh
 
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post Oct 24 2008, 06:45 AM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Oct 23 2008, 08:14 PM) *
i know i know, that's the reply i keep getting from people stubborn.gif
Sorry console.gif It had to be said, though. It's like, perfect set up!
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:36 PM
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my jaw hurts still, and i've pretty much come to the conclusion that i am clinching my teeth. i've caught myself numerous times now that i've been paying more attention. the only thing though is i don't know why i am all the sudden.
 
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post Oct 27 2008, 09:50 AM
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actually, i'm starting to wonder if this has something to with my wisdom teeth or whatever. it only hurts "high" up on one side, which i just figured out that "high" on my jaw and "far" back in my mouth are the same thing basically.

im going to make a wisdom teeth topic now
 
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post Oct 27 2008, 10:45 AM
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Mine used to do that a few years back, and then I got braces and it quit. I guess it had to do with the fact that I didn't know it at the time, but my teeth didn't align correctly when I bit down. That was about 5 or 6 years ago, and even now when I don't wear my retainers for a week or so, my jaw hurts and starts to pop again. Then I wear them overnight and they're fine the next morning.

If you don't already have one, try looking into getting a night guard or something. Good luck [:
 
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