Jaw Clicking, Teeth Grinding, and Jaw Pain: What Causes These Symptoms and Do They Need Treatment?
Jaw Clicking, Teeth Grinding, and Jaw Pain: What Causes These Symptoms and Do They Need Treatment?SEOULFACE21 Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) Hospital Have you ever noticed a “click” or “pop” near your ear when yawning, chewing, or opening your mouth wide?Sometimes there may be no pain at all, while on other days you might feel jaw fatigue, soreness, or difficulty opening your mouth as comfortably as usual. Many people ignore the sound, assuming it is simply a normal joint or bone noise. Others may start to wonder, “Could there be a problem with my temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?” In reality, these sounds do not always mean that the jaw joint is damaged. However, if the clicking is accompanied by pain, difficulty opening the mouth, or frequent jaw muscle fatigue especially after waking up there may be other contributing factors that should be evaluated more closely.It is also important to watch for habits …











