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What Causes A Snapping Sound And Pain When Opening The Mouth?
I have problem in opening my mouth little wide. I can eat food but while opening little wide there is a snap/"tuk" sound and it is painful. The pain is on the right side. It seems there is some problem with the condyloid. Two bones seem to rub together. Pls advice the remedy.
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hello dear,
First of all dont worry and be relaxed. I have gone through your query thoroughly. I will provide you with my best possible advice.
As your signs and symptoms is suggesting you might be suffering from Temporomandibular disorder(TMD).
The sound you are hearing is the clicking sound. It can be due to several reasons in which "injury" is the most common, other causes may be clenching the teeth over a period of time, dislocation of articular disc of the joint, disturbed occlusion of teeth, arthiritis or even stress can create such problem.
It is important to diagnose the exact cause of the problem so I must recommend you to get an appointment with the dentist so that compete clinical and radiological examination can be done and specific treatment is initiated.
Meanwhile I am advising few things till you get appointment with the dentist to which will provide you symptomatic relief to an extent.
- Avoidance of muscle strain (i.e. gum chewing, clenching)
- Avoidance of events that can trigger pain or discomfort.
- Apply an ice pack to the side of your face and temple area for about 10
minutes. After 10-15 min apply a warm towel or washcloth to the side of
your face for about 5 minutes. Perform this routine a few times(4-5) each
day.
- You can take over the counter pain killer like Ibuprofen thrice daily for 3-4
days.
- Yoga/meditation/other activities is advised to reduce any type of mental
stress.
Hope this will help you
If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are welcome to ask me any time.
Take Care
Regards
First of all dont worry and be relaxed. I have gone through your query thoroughly. I will provide you with my best possible advice.
As your signs and symptoms is suggesting you might be suffering from Temporomandibular disorder(TMD).
The sound you are hearing is the clicking sound. It can be due to several reasons in which "injury" is the most common, other causes may be clenching the teeth over a period of time, dislocation of articular disc of the joint, disturbed occlusion of teeth, arthiritis or even stress can create such problem.
It is important to diagnose the exact cause of the problem so I must recommend you to get an appointment with the dentist so that compete clinical and radiological examination can be done and specific treatment is initiated.
Meanwhile I am advising few things till you get appointment with the dentist to which will provide you symptomatic relief to an extent.
- Avoidance of muscle strain (i.e. gum chewing, clenching)
- Avoidance of events that can trigger pain or discomfort.
- Apply an ice pack to the side of your face and temple area for about 10
minutes. After 10-15 min apply a warm towel or washcloth to the side of
your face for about 5 minutes. Perform this routine a few times(4-5) each
day.
- You can take over the counter pain killer like Ibuprofen thrice daily for 3-4
days.
- Yoga/meditation/other activities is advised to reduce any type of mental
stress.
Hope this will help you
If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are welcome to ask me any time.
Take Care
Regards
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