4. Sounds in the jaw
Not all symptoms associated with TMJ disorder cause pain. In fact, one of the most common symptoms of this condition is noise emitted from the joint, such as clicking, popping, and even grinding. You will likely notice these noises when you are eating, talking, chewing gum, or just opening your mouth. Joints consist of a ball and a socket. When a joint is damaged, the ball can become malformed and won’t fit into the socket properly or it could fall out of proper alignment.
When this happens, it becomes difficult for the joint to move along the socket. As a result, you could experience odd noises, such as clicking, pooping, or grinding whenever you open your mouth. However, noises in the jaw are not always associated with TMJ. Noises in the jaw are common, but if they are associated with pain, you could have TMJ.