TMJ...

[grlNIN]

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i was eating dinner the other night and when it started to get quiet my brothers gf heard a sound, apparently my jaw was clicking like someone was knocking on the wall. I didnt notice it b/c i was so used to the sound i guess. My brother freaked out and said that i probably have TMJ, yet he didnt tell me what it was exactly. Do you know?...is it serious or not really?

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This message was edited by grlNiN on 10-23-02 @ 6:59 PM

[BrianTheBailBondsman]

not that serious unless you get lockjaw while slobbing the knob.. ohhhhh wait is that why your brother is nervious?

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[ChickenHawk]

I have TMJ. It's no big deal,
just means your jaw aches
every now and then and
clicks a lot. Just stay away
from a lot of hard to chew
food, and see the dentist
about getting a mold for
your teeth. It's basically a
cushion that you wear at
night in case you grind your
teeth bad.


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[TooCute]

I have it too. No biggie. I
grind my teeth like a mofo
apparently though. I bought
a $25 night guard at the
drugstore and it seems to
work when it actually stays
in my mouth. Not too much
to worry about besides how
disgustingly far the left side
of my jaw pops out by my
ear when I yawn.


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[TooCute]

I have it too. No biggie. I
grind my teeth like a mofo
apparently though. I bought
a $25 night guard at the
drugstore and it seems to
work when it actually stays
in my mouth. Not too much
to worry about besides how
disgustingly far the left side
of my jaw pops out by my
ear when I yawn.


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[Death Metal Moe]

I've heard of this, but what does TMJ stand for?

Do you eat too many Jaw Breakers as a kid?

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[ChickenHawk]

Yep, you got it exactly right
DMMoe. It stands for Too
Many Jawbreakers.
actually, it's funny you ask,
cuz it's a condition I have
and don't even know what it
stands for.
And for me, it's on the ride
side of my jaw. Man does it
hurts on a bad grinding
night, and man it pops to
the side like a bastard
when I yawn.


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[Patches]

yeah... stop doing coke. If that's not the case, well chew on that dentist mouthpiece ya got. And then do coke. And then go back to my original advice and STOP DOING COKE!.

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[TheMojoPin]

I've heard of this, but what does TMJ stand for?

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[KC2OSO]

Temporal-Mandibular Joint (TMJ)

yep - it's 3 'o fucking clock alright

woooooooooooooooooo!

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[grlNIN]

I didnt get a mouthpiece yet, i dont think i grind my teeth in my slleep its just when i yawn or eat and some words i say it pops in the right side of my face, is this gonna wear away at my bone?

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[DreamWeaver]

Ugh, I have it too and my jaw always hurts. I can't really open my mouth that wide..yeah yeah bring on the penis jokes..

I've also noticed that it always hurt ALOT after a long night of drinking..what up with that?

This may help explain it....
http://www.headachestop.com/tmj.htm

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This message was edited by DreamWeaver on 10-24-02 @ 10:29 AM

[CreepyGyrl]

I have it too. I've had it since I can remember. My mom thinks its cause I was a forcep baby. I also grind my teeth way loud. Occasionally, I get jaw joint aches and migranes and sometimes when I wake up my teeth are actually sore from grinding them soo much and clenching them. My friend has is too and she had one of those mouth piece things. I asked her about it cause I was considering getting one and she said it normally ends up on the other side of the room and not worth it.
So I say fuck it, until my denstist says I need soemthing, I'll deal with it.

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See, the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis, and only enough blood to run one at a time.

[TooCute]

I didn't think that I ground
my teeth either. But
apparently I do. A LOT.

If you get frequent
unexplainable headaches (I
tend to get mine in my left
temple), it could very well be
the TMJ.

You could also be
damaging your teeth. I think
I am going to try a
nightguard that goes on my
upper teeth. Maybe that will
stay in better.


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[HordeKing1]

TMJ can range from mildly annoying to very painful. In extreme cases surgery to repair the disk in the TMJ joint must be performed.

The first treatment is usually a nightguard made by a dentist. They are custom molded to your mouth and very sturdy and are better than the ones available from your local drugstore. After a month or two you can show your dentist the nightguard so that the pattern of grinding is better understood.

I'm a chronic grinder (while I sleep) and the nightguard has helped to some extent. Massage is also very good.

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[ChickenHawk]

Massage is also very
good.

Hey GrlNiN & TooCute...
whatta you say the three of
us get together and do
some jaw massaging?
Wait... that could never
sound appealing OR sexy...
ever.


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[alexc]

Damn, i thought i was the only to have it. What helped me was also a custom mouthguard and muscle relaxers. The reason i had it was b/c i had stress at work.

[grlNIN]

and muscle relaxers



yeah....yeah ill take some of that stuff, muscle relaxers sound like a sure fire way to kick this pesky habit AND simultaneously starting up another hobby

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[HordeKing1]

A word about flexirol and other muscle relaxants - Just remember, the heart is also a muscle. Ask your doctor before taking any medication.

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