My jaw is hurts. It hurts to open my mouth wide, and my jaw pops. This is only happening on one side. Help!?
543921
Sounds like TMJ.  You definately want to see a doctor about it.  He will most likely tell you to wear a mouth guard at night to prevent you from clenching your jaw while you are sleeping.
1085123
'Lockjaw' is tetanus and a headache would be the least of your problems.  It does, however, sound very much like TMJ, or Tempero-Mandibular Joint.  ?Does your jaw pop or make a noise when you chew or yawn?  Perhaps, you can ask your dentist.  Very best wishes....
568208
You shouldn't be scared at all. Its not that bad. Some people contine normal activity that day. Others rest for 1 to 2 days. You will be swollen. Make sure you apply ice it keeps your jaw from stiffing up and keeps the swelling down. Take it easy for atleast the 1st day.
530144
You may have an impacted wisdom tooth. If you're in your late teens, I'm guessing that's what it is...\nYou're going to have to see your dentist. The only way he'll be able to tell what the problem is is by taking some xrays and checking things out. In the meantime, take what you would take for a headache (ibuprofen, tylenol, etc). You can do ice, that may help. But, you really need to have it looked at.
1169281
I had that to, you should go see your dentist it could be a cracked tooth. Does it also hurt when you chew on it to? The dentist will take a x-ray to see if it is cracked. I had to get a crown on mine.
809873
No, when a tooth grows in sideways, it's going to cause you a great deal of pain, as your jawbone is going to hit it too, and it will cause added pressure on your other teeth.  It'd be best to just have the Dentist remove it.
29509
It could also mean you clinch your jaw tightly during your sleep or grind your teeth. Tell your doctor. They can actually prescribe low low dosage anti-depressants (no you are not depressed!) that relax you and your jaw. Your amount of productive sleep increases. Chances are you won't wake up tired or with a headache. Worth a shot. Talk with your Doc. Good luck :)
535535
Your lower jaw has an arm called the condyle that rises up and hinges just under the ear.  This is called the Temporal-Mandibular Joing TMJ.  If your cavity/ies is so large that the tooth has worn down in theory this could cause your bite to change and you would have problems with your jaw joint.  Your ear popping would most likely be accompned by a very loud clicking, popping noise everytime you open or close.  If you have a lot of swelling from an infected tooth it can spread up to your ear and your life could be at risk, but you would feel really bad right at the moment.  If you don't have the above symptoms then, most likely there is no relation right now.
714537
if its spasms then take advil. If its tooth ache due to food, then go see your dentist. If its ache due to your third molars growing, you should go see ur dentist and have some x-rays. Maybe they arnt growing straight?
752424
I know how you feel.  i've never had any wisdom teeth pulled...but everytime I open my mouth more than half way it pops.  pop pop pop pop etc.  I can do it over and over and over and over again.  It doesn't hurt, but it is annoying because it is loud and I just want to open my mouth like a normal person.  I never asked if it was normal or not...but as long as it doesn't hurt i'm sure it's fine.  Mine is so loud other people can hear it when i open my mouth up too far...if you find out what causes it let me know!  (i don't go to dentists cuz i don't have insurance)
125350
No, this would not be TMJ.  The right ear pressure may be congestion and the neck pressure could be swollen glands.  Or not, but TMJ won't cause either of these.\n\nTMJ is a problem with the joint that connects the jaw bone to your skull at the temple.  You are most likely going to notice TMJ as headaches in the temples (in front and just above your ears), popping or even feeling like the jaw is catching on something when you try to open your mouth wide.
824796
No, it's not normal!  Go back to your dentist and get x-rayed.  If he again says it's nothing, go to your doctor.  Something is clearly wrong that is causing the area to be inflamed (the swelling).
782164
I had a similar problem before and it was an impacted wisdom tooth.   It happens when you don't have enough room in your mouth for the tooth to push through and it presses against your back teeth and puts pressure on your jaw.  It is very painful.  At the dentist they will have to take an xray to see if this is the case.  If you do have this going on they may have to cut them out, but don't worry they will give you a local anesthetic or maybe even sedate you completely before doing so.
716306
A really painful jaw condition.  Please see links, below.
446563
Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
880372
Ofcourse your first option should be to go to the dentist and know the reasons for the pain. Possible cause is a tooth decay. I'd suggest you having mild things like paracetamol or if there's a great lot of pain, go with diclomol. Obviously, analgesics are not a choice here tho. Back here in India, we do apply clove-oil in the affected area and that really works. Keep rinsing your mouth with salted water and brushing after every meal and avoid cold stuffs for the time being. \nBut as a long term relief, tooth extraction is definitly the option to go for.. Wish you get well soon!
83700
The popping sound is called crepitus. Most of the population has some kind of TMD disorder. TMD is a disorder of your TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint). You should see your family dentist. He will refer you to an OS (Oral Surgeon) If you do not have a family dentist, call and schedule an appointment with an OS. You are probably grinding and or clenching your teeth and causing extra stress on your muscle, However, there are other factors that cause TMD. Hope this helps.