Why does my jaw pop every time I open my mouth it seems?

Question

My boyfriend asked me why my jaw pops when I go to kiss him sometimes, or when i open my mouth. It doesn't have to be wide, just wide enough to bite, or kiss or anything else that requires your jaw to contract. I recalled a time when I was a teenager that my older brother threw me with intense force and I landed on my jaw. I was in shock at that time b/c I thought for sure it was broken. I remember it felt strange temporarily- mostly I just couldn't believe it wasn't broken- with the way I had landed.

I wonder if this could be the reason for the popping. I told my boyfriend that I guess I am just so used to it that it doesn't phase me anymore. But now that he went and brought it up, it's really getting on my nerves and I wonder if its going to cause my face to become assymetric. What do you think? Could this be the reason for the popping?

Answer 1

I don’t know why your jaw pops as I did not know why mine did too.

I think probably your fall caused it...

My popping did not hurt so I did not mind. It was even pretty funny when I was at the dentist because each time he would say “open”, I would made that funny sound!

Then, one day, I had some pain in my hip that would wake me up at night so I went to see a chiropractor. It took three months (twice a week, very expensive) to fix my spine (which was causing a nerve in my hip to act up) but the good thing is, the chiropractor realigned all my spine, from top to bottom so he also fixed the popping of my jaw. It was a weird feeling to open my mouth and not pop!

So maybe you need to realign some vertebras in your neck…If those are not right, they can even cause headaches.

Answer 2

T.M.J. look it up...

your dentist may diagnose it

Answer 3

I'm no expert but I had a severe case of TMJ...only thing I know that causes jaw popping.  Might need braces but the night guard could be enuff to help.  I had to get treatment when I started having migraines and dizzy spells!  See a professional!

Answer 4

Elderly people get that some times.

Answer 5

Sounds like a TMJ (Tempro mandibular Joint) problem...grinding your teeth at night...jaw clenching...muscles that hold the jaw (in particular the TMJ) too tight...and lots of other reasons. Try relaxing the jaw and also using heat can sometimes help. But PLEASE go and see the dentist about this as there are treatments and also a night time mouth guard (doesn't have to be worn every night) can help. I had the same problem for YEARS until my boss checked it out and found that for about 3-4 months every second night a mouth guard helped...and I haven't looked back after 11 years. This doesn't work for everyone...but try it you maybe surprised