Should I be worried about my jaw?

My right side of my jaw has been making a clicking sound for the last two years or so and i havent gotten it checked out yet because it doesnt really hurt. The only time it does hurt is when i mess with it and keep popping it in and out. But does anyone know what couldve cause something like that? and before anyone says the obvious "see a doctor" I will eventually but im just curious what other people think it could be? and no this isnt a joke thread or anything like tha. So?:oops:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporomandibular_joint_disorder

Thanks that was actually very helpful.:D

Thanks that was actually very helpful.:D thread can get locked

driftwood606

If I open my mouth and point my jaw to the left, then nothing happens. But if I open my mouth and move my jaw to the right, there is a crackling noise.

I wonder if that is the same thing?

To the people who responded to this thread with their own concern, do you know if you clench your teeth while you sleep? This is more common than you think and can contribute to the "jaw cracking" phenomenon.

To the people who responded to this thread with their own concern, do you know if you clench your teeth while you sleep? This is more common than you think and can contribute to the "jaw cracking" phenomenon.

entropyecho

Mine actually hurts alot at times but i really think that its only because when i notice the poping i cant leave it alone. I also have an under bite and thought that may have something to do with it.

If I open my mouth and point my jaw to the left, then nothing happens. But if I open my mouth and move my jaw to the right, there is a crackling noise.

I wonder if that is the same thing?

BMD004

I know the feel OP, I have the same problem.

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If I open my mouth and point my jaw to the left, then nothing happens. But if I open my mouth and move my jaw to the right, there is a crackling noise.

I wonder if that is the same thing?

Justinps2hero