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Author: Samuelegit
Date: 2012-07-06 06:17
Okay so I've played the Clarinet in 6th,7th,and 8th grade. I am now a Junior and Quit playing after 8th grade. Ever since I played through out 7th grade, I've expierenced popping in my jaws. More detailed, the bone next to the ear. On both sides. I've had that since 6th/7th grade and it hasn't really bothered me much since then. Now, out of nowhere, my left jaw started hurting. It's kind of swollen and it hurts when i press on it. My sister has been playing since 3rd grade to now. She is 25 and she said she expierences the popping but no pain or such. I just wanted to know if this is TMJ or something else? I still have my top wisdom teeth in. Infact, they are coming out. I'm not sure if its those suckers or its my jaw. I'm going to the dentist to see about my wisdom teeth. Should I ask the dentist about this jaw problem or my GD? My sister says its all mentally because I played with my jaw all week and kept complaining about why it pops and now I'm in pain. If you could message back, it would be an honor. My email address should be on my profile for questions or answers. Thank you.
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Author: Buster
Date: 2012-07-06 06:35
As one that deals/dealt with severe TMJ(D): leave any surmising to your dentist or osteologist before accepting any of your siblings' surmising.
Your big sister is little equipped to deal with your personal physiological structure.
-Jason
Post Edited (2012-07-06 22:02)
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2012-07-06 14:42
Absolutely get it checked out by your Doc. (Dentist could recommend someone)
TMJ is nothing to fool with.
Think of it like a misaligned hinge. A Doc can properly diagnose and treat it.
Stretching is one thing that you should do before playing - a Doc can guide you.
One of the US Military Band Principal Alto Sax players had it, and was almost career ending. Stretching was one of the things that player does before playing now. Get guided by a Doctor, not opinions of laymen.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: Joseph Brenner, Jr.
Date: 2012-07-06 15:38
Follow the advice given. Be sure to talk to the dentist about this before having any work done on your teeth.
I first noticed a problem shortly after having a crown installed on a molar--it was triggered by hyper extension of my jaw for the two periods required to prepare the tooth and install the crown.
Until you discuss the problem with your dentist or doctor, don't open your mouth wide!
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Author: grenadilla428
Date: 2012-07-09 15:28
Hi, Samuelegit,
David and Joseph are spot on - ask your doc BEFORE the wisdom teeth come out. He/she can take a look at X-rays, MRI's, etc to see what's going on, and doctors typically like to know about stuff like this before they operate. :-)
Joseph suggested you not open wide; I would agree and add that between now and the time you see your doc, watch what you eat. If your face is bothering you as much as it sounds like, you might choose to lay off anything tough, chewy, or hard. Whether it's because of the tooth or the joint, it sounds like the tissues around it (which include muscle) are irritated, so try not to work them too hard until you know what's going on.
Implied in your question is whether or not playing the instrument was the cause. A high percentage of people, musician or not, experience some popping, clicking, and/or occasional soreness. While I can't say that playing the instrument didn't have anything to do with it, there are lots of other potentials as to why you and a sibling experience it. For example, genetics is a stronger commonality to you and your sister than clarinet is.
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