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That click in your jaw is not random. It means the disc inside your joint is moving out of sync with your jaw. Some clicking is harmless. Some is an early warning sign of a much bigger problem.

In this video, I'm going to break down what jaw clicking actually means, when it is dangerous, and the exact signs that tell you it is time to get checked.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Jaw Clicking: Here's What It Actually Means [When You Should Worry]
0:38 5 points to understand TMJ dysfunction
1:41 Nighttime grinding and clenching explained
2:02 How to check your teeth for warning signs
2:30 Open lock and closed lock explained
3:18 Why clenching feels worse in the morning
4:28 The biggest mistake that damages your joint
5:03 Conservative treatments that can help first
5:47 Arthroscopy as a less invasive option
8:51 The 3 finger test for locking

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What does it mean when your jaw clicks?
Jaw clicking means the disc inside your temporomandibular joint is moving out of sync with your jaw's normal motion. It can happen without pain, but it can also signal early joint damage.

Is jaw clicking dangerous?
Clicking alone is not always dangerous, but if it turns into pain, catching, or bone on bone grinding, it means the disc may no longer be in the right position. That requires evaluation before it gets worse.

How can you tell if you have TMJ dysfunction?
Check if you can fit three fingers into your open mouth. If you can only fit two or fewer, or you notice shiny worn spots on your front teeth, those are signs of TMJ dysfunction.

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ABOUT DR. JUAN G LOPEZ
Dr. Juan G Lopez DMD, DDS is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and diplomat of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, serving patients in Coral Springs, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, and Aventura, Florida. He trained in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery in Colombia, then completed an additional 3 years of dental training, a second maxillofacial surgery residency, and a 1 year fellowship in orthognathic and temporomandibular joint disorders at New York University. With 35 years of experience and thousands of patients treated across the full maxillofacial scope, Dr. Lopez is board certified in Dental Anesthesia, Oral Implantology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and holds the rank of Major in the US Army. Patients travel from both coasts of Florida and beyond to see him for full arch implants, non surgical TMJ care, and trauma reconstruction.

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