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Jaw Problem

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knspol Wed 01-Jan-25 12:52:32

I realise this is a trivial thing compared to some of the much more serious problems on this topic but because of that I don't want to bother a doctor.
My jaw had suddenly started 'clunking' at one side when I chew. Not painful and I can still chew without problem at the other side. This has happened a few times over the years, I've put it down to maybe lying in an odd position in bed etc and it's always cleared after one or two days. This time I've had it for almost 3 weeks and it's no better and am occasionally getting face ache at that side. I've tried massaging that side of my face/jaw and moving my lower jaw from side to side but no change at all. My next dental appt isn't until May and appts are very hard to get. Does anyone have any ideas please.

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knspol Fri 03-Jan-25 13:07:27

GrannyBe

I suffer from TMJ and followed a session of physio which helped at the time. I now follow Dr. Adam Fields on YouTube for TMJ and do the exercises every day. It really helps.

Thanks GrannyBe, I have just tried these exercises, very thorough and let's face it even if they don't work what a dish Dr Fields is, I could fall asleep just listening to his voice so relaxing!!!

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HelterSkelter1 Sat 04-Jan-25 05:55:26

The Dr Adam Fields videos are brilliant. I am going to try the exercises for a few weeks and see if they help. Thank you for the recommendation GrannyBe.

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Athrawes Sat 04-Jan-25 10:51:26

This is all very reassuring. I bit on a hard nut not so long ago and my left jaw occasionally clunks though it's not as bad as it was. I'm lucky [?] that I have false teeth so nothing was broken. I shall be having a dental check up in due course but hopefully in the meantime fingers crossed!

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