Whats wrong with my jaw? please help?

Question

What have I done to my Jaw?

A while ago it started clicking when i opened my mouth or moved it side to side then wednesday i opened it and it locked then thursday evening it locked again and it hurt after wards for a while it has locked three more times today (friday) and is constantly clicking when i move it and also hurts a bit

recently it has started with a grinding/grating noise when i move my jaw sideways as well as a popping sort of clicking noise but i can open it as wide as usual it used to just be n the left side but today i have noticed aching and grinding on the right side of my jaw too.

i was thinkng it culd be my wisdom teeth but it didnt start off as a tooth or mouth ache but since last nite my right back tooth started aching and my whole jaw aches now but not all the time just from time to time. When i eat chewy or soft foods it clicks and sumtims locks.

also when pressure is applied to tmj joint and i try to open it it locks. also hen i look down and try to open it it locks.

anyone know what culd be wrong?

also where do i go to se whats wrong with it its not an emergency so not hospital so doctors or dentist ?

any help wuld be realli appreciated

thanks xx

Answer 1

I'm not a dentist or doc, so I can't diagnose, but it sounds like TMJ (TemporoMandibular Joint) disorder.  I noticed this for the first time in eighth grade -- my jaw started popping when I opened it wide.  Mine has never locked, but the TMJ website says that's a symptom.  I'd recommend seeing a doctor or dentist.

Answer 2

You might have jaw arthritis. Which a doctor can treat

Answer 3

I use to grind my teeth like that at night it just went away.

Answer 4

this happened to me, my dr and dentist call it TMJ, my jaw completely locked on me and i was unable to eat for days.  after awhile the inflammation came down and i was fine, it has never locked on me again since than.  the dentist can give you more insight on it, and a mouth guard, TMJ is mostly from grinding your teeth at night.  

Answer 5

TMJ