Is Popping Your Jaw Bad????????????????? Posted: 09-15-06 14:17pm
About a month ago, I had my wisdom tooth
pulled, it was my top, right one. And
i've always had tmj, never diagnosed, but
that's what I think I got. Anyways, I
used to pop my jaw all the time, since
i've had my tooth pulled, I haven't. And
it's driving me crazy. And it hurts
alittle more than what it used too. Is
it bad to pop your jaw? It's like i'm
addicted to doing that. And it bothers
me to where I want to pop it, but i'm to
afraid too. Because I haven't popped it
in a month or longer. Does anyone know
what to do about it? Will your jaw heal
if you don't pop it? Any info is much
appreciated :d
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catswolds
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 62 Location: Michigan
Posted: 09-16-06 12:44pm
Hi sherry,
yes, popping is very bad for your jaw. A
little popping is okay, but when you get
to the point you feel like you have to,
bad. I am a popper. When I woke up
with tmj 26 years ago, I also had to pop
or it would drive me crazy. My joints
were damaged by this popping and I still
struggle with tmj all these years later.
Your wisdom teeth may have been why you
had tmj and now that they are gone, your
joints are healing. That would be
great!!!
So, try not to pop and allow your jaw time
to heal (can take a few months). Try and
keep your body relaxed and watch your
posture (especially sitting in front of
the computer). Baby your jaw for a while
by eating only softer foods and use moist
heat directly on the area if and when it
bothers you.
Take care and god bless...
Carol
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sherry24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 188 Location: indiana
Posted: 09-16-06 15:17pm
Thanks for the response. I don't pop my
jaw anymore. It just irritates me.
Like I need to pop my jaw. But I don't.
Thank you
