Hello everyone
. I just found this
forum while doing some research into a jaw
problem i've been having recently. I'm
hoping I can get some kind of
answer/explanation as to why I am having
this problem. I'm also continuing my own
research.
Just for a little background; I'm 25,
healthy and from ages 8 to 13 I had
braces, headgear, the whole deal.
In the past year, whenever I'm cold and
wet (in a pool, or cold ocean water) my
jaw, on the right side, pops like crazy.
The popping occurs right in front of my
ear. It's not terribly painful when it
happens, but there is pain and
discomfort.
It's also consistent, meaning, everytime I
open my mouth, when cold and wet, my jaw
pops...everytime.
During the ages of 8-13, I was also using
headgear to correct an overbite I had and,
to some degree, still do. I've also been
in a few scuffles so far in my life, so
I've been punched in the face maybe a
handful of times (not sure if that has
anything to do with it).
I've seen a reference of something called
TMJ, related to having braces, but I
haven't done much research into that yet.
Any thoughts, advice, opinions would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
