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[kaypoisson.livejournal.com]

I have this jaw thing where i feel like i have to pop it really often. my choir teacher said it was a thing that adolescent girls go through but he did not elaborate on it anymore. does anyone know what it is and what i can do about it cuz its really annoying and it gets my mouth, neck ans throat so sore all the time.

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[therealocelot.livejournal.com]

I've never heard that it's something all adolescent girls go through, but it sounds like possibly TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disease). It would probably be a good idea to go see a dentist about it. http://www.tmj.org/ (http://www.tmj.org/) has more information about it.

I've had similar problems since I was a kid. It tends to be worse if your stress levels are high, which may be why your choir teacher associates it with adolescent girls.

Stress reducing exercises may help. Your dentist may be able to provide some kind of bite guard to wear at night, which could also help. Take painkillers if it's hurting, since being out of pain will help you relax.

[kaypoisson.livejournal.com]

thank you so much! i checked out the link and stuff....so then i told my mom about it and she said my aunt had the same thing. they're gonna call kaiser for an appointment. i didnt know whether i should've told my parents or not, but i guess u motivated me, hehe. thanks so much again!

[kari.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. That happened to me while my wisdom teeth where coming in. I couldn't even touch my jaw or neck because it was so sore.
I agree with the first comment - a dentist might know more.