How to Cure the Clicking Jaw: Part 4

[@dreamweaver6014]

Yeee, thank you Dr. Loved 1- 4. Have a joyful life!

[@breacharce2536]

Thank you..for your tip,I'm feeling much better than before and less clicking and pain too.ill keep doing these exercises till I fully get better.

[@StellaSacramento]

thank you for the good tips. i'm seeing good progress - my jaw started clicking much less

[@noelavalos2558]

How you’re clicking

[@siobhanhoy1194]

I'm a bit late to this series, but have seen all the positive comments and have started using the exercise. Have had this issue for 25 years since having my tonsils out so will be amazing if the exercises help. Do you have any specific advice for someone who has an early click on one side, a late click on the other and back teeth that no longer rest together? TIA

[@BuffaloTMJ]

I can't really give any specific advice unless I do a physical examination and look at some imaging.

[@teremorales3756]

Wonderful help!

[@sncriation1379]

I suffer all so many rears clicking jaw thanks to u i will try this method

[@lostshadow26]

i suffered this clicking jaw for more than a decade. my right jaw

[@jacobandersen9912]

me too. 13 yrs.

[@MohsinKhan-cv7ox]

How did you fix it bro?

[@lonelyfox7427]

Please help me I had this 3 years and every doctor said they can't do anything about it and now it going to a pint where my teeth isn't lined up my jaw is slowly moving to the left side I'm scared

[@maartenfassaert]

hello, i’m 18 and i have been clicking my jaw for four years now even at unnecessary moments cause i felt like it relieved tension. now i just have the feeling that i’ve damaged my jaw too much that simple exercises won’t help

[@neilangelolasam5975]

Is there specific medicine to take to cure it immediately?

[@makethman1382]

Hi Doc hope you notice this i just want to make a request can you create a video for all of this exercises how to cure Jaw clicking/popping so we can follow it everyday like how many minutes do we need to do each exercise. i think this might be more helpful for us. Thank You

[@AboutTheAirplane]

add them all to a playlist

[@BuffaloTMJ]

That's what the app is.

[@arturojimenez4382]

Who should I got for this type of treatment advise? My primary doctor or dentist? What is your title?

[@davidh4379]

He is a dentist - per other videos and the teachable intro.

[@jdstep97]

I was sorry to find that the link for the cork is not working.

[@makethman1382]

Hi question do i need to follow all of this exercises or i just need to pick one and do it everyday?

[@icehead101]

I've had a click in my left jaw for nearly a month now, and I've been trying the other exercises. I just received my corks and have started trying this out. I notice I can usually get it into my mouth without it clicking, but as soon as I start moving it clicks, and then again once I take the cork out. Is that normal? Should I be trying to see how much motion I can get without it clicking? Or should I just keep doing this in spite of the click and eventually I'll be able to do more without it clicking?

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Both. First, move the jaw slightly if you can without it clicking. Then expand range of motion, gently past the clicking.

[@noelavalos2558]

How’s you’re clickin

[@josipvran]

hello, can this cure lateral deviation ot the jaw? I think a have internal derangement of TMJ with reduction. It definitely happend during 2x2h dental procedure without enough rest... Now i have malocclusion and i have to willingly recenter my jaw all the time and my muscles are fatigued so it results in headaches... Thank you for your videos, I will try out some of the exercises :)

[@madhuchopra9511]

Dr I mostly experience rt jaw clicking without pain . How do I get rid of that ? I am nervous to eat as the clicking sounds like chewing on bone.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Usually clicking doesn't go completely away, but sometimes it can be reduced by doing certain exercises, changing habits, and wearing a protective device. Just go slow, and chew deliberately.

[@andreyreyes3824]

Is that possible that having a click jaw can other bone damage?

[@Ky-ng1qk]

What does it mean that I can only open my mouth 33mm? - more than cork diametre but less than 3 fingers. It has always been this way. Haven't had injury or anything. Does it matter? Is it related to my jaw clicking?

[@malikalatifjanova8131]

Hi doctor. I'm writing from Uzbekistan. I've started jaw clicking issue just after the tympanoplasty surgery after about two or three months. My jaw has been clicking for a two months now. I don't have any issues while chewing or opening. I don't feel any pain n. But when I open my mouth and talk it usually clicks. I'm a teacher during the lecture it's very disturbing. Will this situation go away or is this permanent?

[@drxppymatt5307]

so I have been doing some of the excirsises in the past and it seems to help a little bit but whenever I clinch my teeth hard and then I open back up it is really hard to open wide and when I try hard enough it clicks I need an answer

[@sanjayrana3806]

Sir my jaw is producing clicking sound when I am opening my mouth from last 1 month..click happens after a little later in opening cycle....there is a little pain on right side...which videos should I watch on buffalo tmj ...how to cure this permanently...please reply sir

[@AboutTheAirplane]

i thought it was you who said in another video not to move your jaw backwards???

[@lowcarb1979]

My tmj is on the right side, is it safe to chew foods on this side?

[@kylewaddington1983]

Dose it Fix it self or because I had both pain and face muscle build up ok

[@doktormorris]

PSA for anyone about to see if that three finger measuring method works on them: You're better off actually measuring with a ruler. My thick fingers damn near broke my face in half trying to stick them between my teeth, or so it felt. As it turns out, my interknuckle width is almost 60mm, 20% above average. No wonder it didn't work very well

[@jarnodeboernl7825]

dr. my left side pops everyday and since reasently i began having pain on both sides of my jaw the right side isnt hurting anymore but the left side is and i have the pain more than the popping can you help in anyway

[@BuffaloTMJ]

I've put these videos out to offer help. Beyond that, I'd have to examine you in person.

[@Syed-wj4pj]

found a cure... I mostly just have jaw stiffness since months now and very light popping (I can only hear it when I have fingers in ears what's amazing is... the stiffness completely goes away when I block blood flow to the jaw joint, by pressing fingers under the angle of my jaw.. or lying down... stiffness goes down 90%!!! any idea what may be causing this doc?

[@mikeymarriott58]

Where is the angle of your jaw

[@stayalive43ver]

Hello, I don't experience clicking everytime, its about 3/4 times a day while eating or yawning. I also get tired now, on my left side of the cheek (same as the clicking) when I talk for a while. Furthermore, something happend when I was eating a banana: I experienced a huge click, like biting a bone by mistake. Do you think I should do these exercises, Dr.?

[@alriyadh_vlog3]

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[@ericklucio9555]

Is it normal for the clicking too happen when you go back with the cork???

[@austindreading1765]

i’ve had tmj since 7th grade i’m 19 now and it all started when i lost a molar from a broken filling and the tooth eventually fell out and then a couple weeks/ maybe a month later my left side of my jaw made a click (popping sound) i’m guessing it’s because of an offsetting from no molar on the left side of my mouth and it misaligned some tendons or muscles in my jaw. it does not hurt or feel uncomfortable it’s just annoying and i would love any tips on how to fix or maybe even relax the muscle or maybe even realign my jaw. it’s been like 6 years :/

[@marieortiz5708]

Thank you for the videos. You mentioned in this video jaw tension can cause it. I was grinding/clenching my teeth for the past 10 months and stopped now.. I noticed when I take muscle relaxers the popping will go away or decrease significantly. In your opinion is that a good sign that this is likely a muscular tension issue and I should continue to try and relax them ? Thanks!

[@BuffaloTMJ]

If you take muscle relaxant medication, and the pain decreases, then it tells you muscle tension is a big part of your issue. It's best NOT to take muscle relaxants if you don't need to. It's much better, much healthier, and much more beneficial long-term to LEARN to relax your muscles through meditation and relaxation techniques.

[@marieortiz5708]

@@BuffaloTMJ I agree with not relying on relaxants, I did it to see if it would stop the pain/popping. I will take your advice and develope relaxing techniques. Thank you for your reply, I subscribed to your channel.

[@etiqrams]

Hi dr. How are you. i have tmj problem with whoosing on my right ear 24/7. I have pulsatil sound as my heart. Almost 3 years many doctors and medication mouth guards etc. I notice that after i eat a steak because is hard it encrease the sound. When i open my mouth does not go down straight... Please do you have some advice. Thanks again for your help

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Hello there! I've encountered the "wooshing" sound a few times, and I don't think it's a TMJ problem, at least not directly. For most ear symptoms my gut tells me to look to the cervical spine. Find a good chiro and see if there are any issues there.

[@experimentwithscience9118]

My mouth opening is maximum 33mm is it sufficient

[@paolag4665]

Hi doctor . I hope you can answer my question. I hear a noise or clicking when i close my mouth ... If i put my teeth together I don’t hear it. but when I bring my top teeth slightly forward like how I normally bite down I hear clicking . Sometimes I hear it when I eat too.I know you have multiple videos I was trying part 3, do you recommend using that video? Thank you !

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Go through the first 3 videos, for about a week each, and see which one feels best. Also, it's not possible to move the top teeth forward. :-)

[@Syed-wj4pj]

I mostly just have jaw stiffness since months now and very light popping (I can only hear it when I have fingers in ears) what's amazing is... the stiffness completely goes away when I block blood flow to the jaw joint, by pressing fingers under the angle of my jaw.. or lying down... stiffness goes down 90%!!! any idea what may be causing this doc?

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Not sure if that's actually blocking blood flow to the joint. You might be doing a little myofascial release.

[@Syed-wj4pj]

@@BuffaloTMJ oh its 100 not myofacial release... tried it with a bunch of other people with jaw stiffness, and arthritis stiffness.. it helps... only as you are pressing it down tho... just take your thumbs and push at the back of your angle of jaw for 20 seconds... make your patients do it.. while they are holding it down... the stiffness should *vanish* or just apply pressure to the carotid artery on both sides... same effect... even more pronounced

[@mairahahmad3821]

What if my jaw stuck. Then I can't open my mouth with big opening?

[@Jworonow]

My jaw has been clicking on the right side for the last 5 months. I get immediate elimanation of clicking when I move the cork forward and backward. It then resumes after about 5 minutes. I asking what does that indicate to you and should I practice this movement more often? Thanks for video and teaching.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Impossible for me to tell without doing a physical examination and looking at some imaging. Take a look at my app, where the videos are in a specific order, and the exercises are designed to help you learn about your specific unique condition. The app is called TMJ Rehab

[@jasminelitsa]

are there consequences to not fixing the popping jaw

[@mentorsinparadero9032]

How many reps and sets should i do Dr?

[@mochaffrappe]

MOVING MY LOWER JAW AND I CAN FEEL THAT MY JAW IS REALLY TIGHT ESPECIALLY WHEN IT MOVE TO THE RIGHT. IM SCARED

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Try to relax, go slow, and don't worry. Find a dentist locally who can do an exam, and can tell you if there is something truly wrong.

[@mochaffrappe]

@@BuffaloTMJ i did an xray before this because im wearing braces but the xray was normal skskks scared

[@gotstaff8046]

@@BuffaloTMJ me too, but for me it's to the left, when i move it to the right it's normal.

[@Syed-wj4pj]

@@BuffaloTMJ from most of the stories I have read about tmj and heard from people and studies... most treatments like expensive cutom splints etc... don't really work... I don't know if u should trust the dentists I find near me

[@Syed-wj4pj]

I mostly just have jaw stiffness since months now and very light popping (I can only hear it when I have fingers in ears) what's amazing is... the stiffness completely goes away when I block blood flow to the jaw joint, by pressing fingers under the angle of my jaw.. or lying down... stiffness goes down 90%!!! any idea what may be causing this doc?

[@myyoutubeorel]

Hey there doctor. I have a question that has been bothering me for a long while. Is it possible to make my case worse I keep on living with that clcik? I have a relatively quiet click, and it feels like my jaw has shifted bit to the right. I can open my mouth a little less than half way before it clicks and I can pop it almost instantly by moving the jaw to the left. Do you think it is fixable? Can I get it to be worse without a proper treatment? Thank you very much :)

[@spaghetticrust3871]

I have the same problem

[@myyoutubeorel]

Do you feel like it is getting worse?

[@tuwatuwa1122]

I have jaw clicking and every I open my mouth there's a sound popping but don't have any pain it is almost 1 month until now so what should I do to eliminate my annoying clicking jaw..😭😖😖?

[@BuffaloTMJ]

First, not a bad idea to have it looked at to find out what exactly is making it click. Second, wearing an orthotic device can be very helpful. Third, try each of these exercises for at least 1 week, starting with Part 1

[@joshuamanatad6176]

Hi im joshua from Philippines Just asking there other way to how to solve my not even jaw and popping like therapy or what hope you see this because my jaw si hurt sometimes

[@dousuke1979]

i wonder if chewing wrong can cause the 'clicking jaw'

[@mr.crunch5232]

IWonix idk one day I was in my room and I felt it and I did not know what it was

[@iantreptow702]

Uh hey idk if your gonna get back to meh but I’m just asking, I’m 12 and my jaw as been clicking when I open it since 5th grade and I think it was because I ran into a tree and my jaw pushed back, so I’ve watch the other videos and none of them helped... so is there any other way I can try, Also if it doesn’t stop in a few years or stuff like that should I get it checked out????

[@BuffaloTMJ]

You should get it looked at now. Might be because of the injury you described, but there could be other reasons your jaw is clicking. You're still growing, so seek out an orthodontist, preferably one who pays close attention to the airway and breathing. They should be familiar with "orthotropics" and "airway-focused denitstry"

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Also, remember that clicking is OK if it doesn't hurt, doesn't interfere with your daily activities such as chewing and talking, doesn't get stuck or locked, and doesn't seem to get worse over time.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Because you still have some growth left, you can work functionally with your jaw, meaning in particular paying attention to how you chew. Try chewing mindfully for few days, and see what you notice. This means go slow, and ONLY pay attention to the act of chewing.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

By the way, are you able to touch your front teeth together on the edges?

[@kaidenlastra-8951]

When I move my jaw forward the left side has tension and a lot of the time pops and it more manuver able what do I got doc ??????🙏🏼

[@BuffaloTMJ]

???? Hard to make any sense out of that sentence. Anyway, can't make a diagnosis over KZbin. If you want a diagnosis, find a TMJ Specialist in your area. :-)

[@adriantamayo6683]

I like your teeth, doctor. So perfect 👌🏼

[@imogenPsychic]

Hey I have a question. So I been doing really hard chewing for 4-5 months and now I got this clicking jaw problem. It's not always persistent. Sometimes It go away the next day but then the next day I try to chew. It pops again. It mostly when I chew on my right side. What should I do?

[@imogenPsychic]

@Rhetorical Answer my tmj is healed now. They don't click anymore. I do his exercise everyday

[@imogenPsychic]

@Rhetorical Answer dude my clicking back lmao. After a week with no clicking now it's back! Btw do you mew as well?

[@anitamohan8093]

I have clicking In my jaw but I can open wide with no pain. Also my troat click when I swallow n ears pain should I be doing this exercise? Or what can I do went to several Dr's and do answers

[@BuffaloTMJ]

The body makes lots of noises, especially as we get older. Watch this video to find out more about different clicking sounds.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4TQen9thMuiicU If you can function normally, you have no pain, and everything LOOKS normal (no swelling, deformity, or increasing asymmetry) then I wouldn't worry about the noises. In other words, if your jaw clicks, but you can chew, speak, and breathe normally, you have no pain, and your jaw looks ok to you, then don't worry about it. Try to notice if you're doing anything habitually, like clenching your teeth, or chewing on things like fingernails or pencils. Avoid excessive use of your jaw. And remember that your back teeth should be a little bit apart most of the time, with your tongue up on the roof of your mouth.

[@anitamohan8093]

@@BuffaloTMJ thank you dr

[@sushilashrestha9001]

At first I had noticed jaw clicking problem on me so I visited doctor and he suggested to use occlusion splint and to have MRI test. From that test it was observed that “Degenerative changes in right TMJ with intersubstance degeneration of right articular disc”. So doctor suggested me PRP therapy on my right side and I had followed the same. It’s been more than 2 weeks clicking problem has slightly reduced in right side however I m feeling more clicking and discomfort on left side. I had visited the doctor the day before yesterday and they told me that they still need to observe progress so they said me to revisit after two weeks. But I m so confused and afraid about my problem and had doubt over that MRI report because I had to visit the hospital 3 times to get that report as they said the report was gone for correction. Can my doubt be a reality ? Can tmj clicking problem be cured ? Actually I had problem of teeth cavities also, is this also a reason of tmj ?

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Clicking on its own, without pain or limitation of function, is not usually a good reason for any intervention. PRP is an attempt to stimulate healing in damaged structures. However, if you're not also wearing some type of protective device to protect the joints from load, your body will make adjustments, and this is why I think sometimes the opposite side can become symptomatic. MRI's require interpretation, and everyone's interpretation is not the same. I'll make a video on what an MRI should look like.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

And sometimes joints click indefinitely. This doesn't need to be "cured." And cavities don't cause TMJ dysfunction.

[@sushilashrestha9001]

@@BuffaloTMJ waiting for such Vedio, can you please do the same ASAP. And thanks for such useful information and Vedios 🙏

[@BuffaloTMJ]

I'm trying to go in order, and this is #16 on my list. The next video will be #8

[@sushilashrestha9001]

@@BuffaloTMJ okay and can you please give suggestions about DOs and Don’ts after Tmj PRP treatment??

[@venkataswamyparagati9548]

Good remedy but he speaking in high speed and not explaining slowly to enable viewers to what is doing.

[@Ayu-id9em]

I don't have pain but it's really difficult while opening mouth.. I've had mri, ct scan and everything came clean.. So my dentist told me it might be psychological..so i stopped seeing doctor.. But it's really discomforting.. Feels like someone is resisting me from opening my mouth and everytime i open mouth i hear clicking sound .. And when i move my jaw side by side there's clicking too.. Jaw opening is mainly difficult while lying down... I really wish i could live like other people.. There's discomfort,no pain.. But i sometimes have headache...

[@BuffaloTMJ]

I'd love to be able to help, unfortunately I'd need to examine you in person in order to understand better the cause of your issue. If there is truly clicking in your jaw, then there should be abnormalities on the MRI. Something doesn't add up here.

[@BigBobEdyS]

I have the same issue. The MRI came clean too

[@ТатьянаВыщепан-г3ж]

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[@SUNNYGUPTA-ly3tn]

Unlock my jaw

[@BuffaloTMJ]

I love when people I don't know are brazenly demanding.

[@minecraftnostalgia5456]

What does it mean if I can open my mouth around 44mm. (The length of the cork), but my jaw is clicking? You've mentioned that if someone has a dysfunction or a jaw dislocation they can open their mouth only about 23mm. Should I still be doing these exercises? Thank you.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Being able to open to full range of motion is good. Clicking usually means one or both discs aren't tightly fastened to the condyle any longer, and they move around. You'll want to avoid clenching your back teeth together, or at least notice when you are and stop. It would also be beneficial to wear an orthotic while sleeping, to prevent the joints from being loaded while you're unconscious.

[@minecraftnostalgia5456]

@@BuffaloTMJ I see, thank you for the quick answer? Also, do jaw exercises help with clicking jaw?

[@BuffaloTMJ]

@@minecraftnostalgia5456 that's what this is all about! Start with Part 1.

[@minecraftnostalgia5456]

@@BuffaloTMJ I can't thank you enough! :D

[@cassiekay8633]

The feeling in my jaw joint on the right side if I try and eat is so horrible and strange it has actually made me cry out and even cry from the stress (although it doesn't hurt) . All meal times have become a nightmare. I can really only eat soup or porridge . Anything else gives extreme discomfort . I bought 2 of your corks (they arrived today) and I was very startled to realize how much trouble I had moving my jaw .I literally couldn't even work out how to copy your movements ! I had to look in the mirror and even then I had huge trouble ,but I did get a bit of movement happening finally . What does this mean ?.... The biggest problem I have is the sensory issue of my jaw popping and grinding when I eat. It does not make a noise when I talk .The snapping sound when I eat is so loud that it makes me feel ill and I also feel as if my jaw joint is going to snap if I put any pressure at all on anything, which scares me. Over the past 3 weeks even looking at some food(like nuts, cookies, toast , carrots, apples etc) makes me feel anxious and nauseous now. I went to the doctor today and he said there is no swelling and I'd have to live with it until it went away and he said it could take a really long time which made me panic....I've been watching your videos and I really appreciate your help and your compassion is amazing.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

The noises usually represent the tissues between the moving part not being smooth and pristine. Studies show that a fairly high percentage of people develop mechanical problems in their jaw joints pretty young. A study in Alberta in 2000 looked at about 200 consecutive kids coming in for braces, and found that only 50% of the boys had normal jaw joints, and only 30% of the girls had normal joints! The good news for you is that the jaw joints are VERY adaptable, and you can help this adaptation process along by doing some of these simple exercises, and also by chewing mindfully. Start small with movements, and start soft with foods. In my program with patients, we move systematically, week by week, introducing more movement and tougher foods gradually over 12 weeks. I just started learning Tai Chi, and the concepts blend beautifully with what I've tried to figure out and teach patients over the past decade or so. Very slow movements, paying attention to how the body feels, never strained, never forced.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Next time you chew something, see if you can allow everything else to fade into the background, and only pay attention to the chewing process. How does it feel to open your mouth as you get ready to put the food in? Can you feel your salivary glands activating? Are there any tension or resistances in the opening phase? Can you smell the food as you bring it closer? Notice the muscles of the tongue and lips as you insert the food, and notice how many things they do automatically, without you having to intend the movements. Now, as you begin to chew, very slowly begin to put pressure on the food with your teeth. Notice how this feels in the joints, and in the muscles. Notice which side you tend to chew with predominantly. Don't try to force it, just notice. Begin to squeeze or press the food with your teeth, and then stop before the teeth come into contact. Allow the jaw muscles to relax, and allow the jaw to drop again, as it prepares for the next chewing cycle. Repeat this process, slowly, just noticing. This will help you develop muscle memory (the muscles do indeed have intrinsic memory) that will support better function of your jaw. This will also help you discover where exactly the problems are, and learn more about how your body is working, and maybe even shed some light on why.

[@BuffaloTMJ]

Soon I'll be making some guided meditation videos. I have a few projects to complete before then, but stay tuned!

[@cassiekay8633]

@@BuffaloTMJ thank you for your thoughtful and considered responses ...I really appreciate your care and kindness.I will put into practice everything you have suggested and will continue with your TMJ cork

[@mizzboss505]

I'm going through all of this right now. Same exact thing. How are you doing now? Did these exercises help you?

[@daijopads3401]

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[@SUNNYGUPTA-ly3tn]

Hii