When I yawn my jaw cramps. Teeth grinding in your sleep

Dream Interpretation "felomena"

See in dream heavy ugly jaws dreaming, What You're in jaws dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced

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• Dream Interpretation "astralomir"

  They can dream about in a situation where it is difficult to decide on your desires. If in progress sleep managed to break jaw to someone, that is, there is a risk that for your good deeds you can receive ingratitude. When in dream hurts jaw, then slander from ill-wishers cannot be avoided in any case. A dream in which there was a feeling that What reduces jaw can warn a person about a danger that may threaten health.

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• Dream interpretation "junona"

  If in dream You see ugly jaws dreamed, What jaws Dream jaws reduced

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• Dream Interpretation "prisnilos"

  Dream where you are reduces jaws, means that the treachery of your comrades will cause you great torment. For a girl, such a dream is a sign of involuntary insult that her comrades will inflict on her. If you dreamed, What you are in pain jaws in dream jaws, then in real life people who wish you harm will cause significant damage. Heavy, ugly jaws, seen in dream...

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• Dream Interpretation "AstroMeridian"

  To you dreamed about it Jaws what is this for - you see in dream heavy scary jaws- friction will arise in your relationships with friends; treachery of friends is possible. Imagine that the one whose jaws you saw, he inserted real teeth into himself (or they grew on him by themselves). Jaws no longer needed, they are thrown away or burned. Magic dream book. Interpretation sleep Jaws: What does it mean in dream Jaw- making a firm decision.

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• Dream Interpretation "NeoLove"

  See in dream heavy ugly jaws- predicts disagreements and hostile relationships between friends. If you dreaming, What You're in jaws dream If you dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced from pain - you will be too sensitive to climate changes, and illness will undermine your health and cause your need.

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• Dream book "sonnik.guru"

  If in dream You see ugly jaws, then a crack will appear in your relationship with friends. If you dreamed, What You became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws, then you should be prepared for the fact that the machinations of enemies can destroy your happiness. Dream, in which you feel that your jaws reduced, warns you of a danger that threatens your health.

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• Dream Interpretation "felomena"

  Had a dream Jaws, But necessary interpretation sleep not in the dream book? Our experts will help you find out why dream Jaws in dream, just write your dream in the form below and they will explain to you what it means if in dream saw this symbol. Try it! Me dreamed What I can't open my mouth because reduces jaw but because I don’t open it, it feels like something is in the way and they’re starting to burst and crack jaws.

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• Dream Interpretation "owoman"

  Heavy, ugly jaws- to disagreement, painful relationships with friends. Couldn't unclench jaws in dream, open your mouth - betrayal of a friend. Were sick jaws in dream- to move to another area, most likely due to health. If dreamed, What you became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws, - know: the machinations of enemies can destroy your happiness. Dream, in which you reduced jaws, warns of health hazards. Modern dream book.

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• Dream Interpretation "magiachisel"

  See in dream heavy ugly jaws- predicts disagreements and hostile relationships between friends. If you dreaming, What You're in jaws wild animal - in real life, enemies will try to upset your affairs and interfere with your happiness. This is extremely unfavorable dream. If you dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced from pain - you will be too sensitive to climate changes, and illness will undermine your health and cause your need.

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• Dream Interpretation "gorskop.at"

  Dream Interpretation, dream O jaws. Dream where you are reduces jaws, means that the treachery of your comrades will cause you great torment. If you dreamed, What you are in pain jaws, then most likely in reality you will move to other regions in order to change the climate. If you saw in dream that some predator is squeezing you jaws, then in real life people who wish you harm will cause significant damage.

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• Dream book "name-sonnik"

  Had a dream ugly jaws- most likely on this moment There will be a crack in your relationships with friends. Dreamed, What You became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws- in real life, you should actually be prepared for the fact that the machinations of enemies can destroy happiness. Dream Interpretation jaws reduced- such dream often warns you of danger, which, by the way, threatens your health in life.

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• Dream Interpretation "galya"

  Systematically dream dreams with a feeling of panic. In dream I lose all my teeth or reduces jaw. What could this mean? Some time ago they started bothering me dreams.2) Such dreams They started visiting me not so long ago. But the feeling of horror covers me even more than in the first case. In dream I have reduces jaw. I can't speak, scream, etc. At the same time, I don’t understand that I’m dreaming. Everything feels very real.

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• Dream Interpretation "astromeridian"

  For what dreaming Jaw, interpretation dreams jaw in dream books. Dream Interpretation Jaw - jaw with teeth, this means that you may get sick and also deal with restless people. Dream Interpretation jaw broken - in dream see broken jaw with teeth - often predicts losses. Dream Interpretation jaw hurts - if dreamed What jaw hurts or jaw reduced- we can definitely say that problems with relatives await.

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• Dream Interpretation "MedCanal"

  This happened several times - relatively early in the morning (at 6-7 o'clock) in dream a spasm suddenly occurs jaws. Sometimes I wake up instantly, after which the spasm goes away almost immediately. Sometimes I understand in dream, what’s happening, but I can’t wake up.2. "It feels like What reduce bone Could this be a pathology? 748. 0. 3. » Is atypical prosopalgia treated against the background cervical osteochondrosis? My shoulders, neck, back of my head hurt, my nose hurts and jaws. 2938. 1. 4. » Why do hands turn blue in the cold?

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• Dream book "sny-sonnik"

  Dream Interpretation Jaws See in dream heavy ugly jaws: predicts disagreements and hostility between friends. If you dreaming, What You're in jaws wild animal: in real life, enemies will try to upset your affairs and interfere with your happiness. This is extremely unfavorable dream If you dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced

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• Dream Interpretation "dreamseer"

  If in dream You see ugly jaws, then a crack will appear in your relationships with friends. If you dreamed, What You became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws, then you should be prepared for the fact that the machinations of enemies can destroy your happiness. Dream, in which you feel that your jaws reduced, warns you of a danger that threatens your health.

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• Dream interpretation "junona"

  If in dream You see ugly jaws, then a crack will appear in your relationships with friends. If you dreamed, What You became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws, then you should be prepared for the fact that the machinations of enemies can destroy your happiness. Dream, in which you feel that your jaws reduced, warns you of a danger that threatens your health.

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• Dream Interpretation "krampf"

  It happens, What reduces jaw, and it is not always possible to independently determine the causes of this condition. This condition can cause a normal spasm, it can pass without any serious consequences, however, the possibility of serious complications cannot be excluded. The joint is limited in mobility, upon examination oral cavity pain and incorrect position of the joint surfaces are detected, jaws lose mobility. In dream reduces jaw.

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• Dream book "dream book"

  See that you are in pain reduced jaws in dream– you will react too sharply to climate change, and will also become seriously ill, which will have an extremely negative impact on your income. According to the medium Hasse, if jaws to you dreamed about it, in reality you should try to make a firm decision. Damage or break jaws in dream- They will treat you ungratefully.

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• Dream book "sonnik.bun"

  Clattering jaws skeleton in dream: a sign of inexorable retribution. Baring their teeth jaws vampire, victims red with blood: this is a harbinger of trouble in love relationships. Kick in jaw: to betrayal by a person whom you completely trusted. This is extremely unfavorable dream. If you dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced from pain: You will be too sensitive to climate changes, and illness will undermine your health and cause your need.

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• Dream Interpretation "kraszdrav"

  Otherwise they say that jaw reduces. Why does this happen and what to do if such a reaction occurs in the body? Tone masticatory muscles when making a yawn, it increases significantly. The causes of overexertion may be various states, causing compression jaws(stress, anxiety), clenching teeth during sleep. Pain in the cervical spine can also radiate to jaw.

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• Dream Interpretation "medpnz"

  I'm sitting at work, it's 4 o'clock reduces jaw, feeling that something is pressing on the eardrums, dizziness, slight shock, tell me, what could this be? Pre-fainting, possibly low blood pressure, or maybe vice versa. and I have in dream very much reduces jaw, I feel pain, but I can’t wake up. what could it be? This rarely happens, but it is still alarming.

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• Dream interpretation "dreams"

  For what dreaming jaw according to Vanga's dream book? Jaw- a symbol of misunderstanding and complex relationships between people. According to Vanga, this is one of the complex symbols that is difficult to explain when they appear in dream.Therefore Vanga said that if dreamed about it jaw, which hurts very much, then it’s time to move. What does it portend? Another meaning that Vanga gave is when in dream person dreaming, What he can't unclench his jaws.

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• Dream Interpretation "mirkosmosa"

  If in dream You see ugly jaws, then a crack will appear in your relationships with friends. If you dreamed, What You became a victim of a wild animal and ended up in his jaws, then you should be prepared for the fact that the machinations of enemies can destroy your happiness. Dream, in which you feel that your jaws reduced, warns you of a danger that threatens your health.

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• Dream Interpretation "health.mail"

  Reduces jaws in dream. Good time. For the second week in a row, an unpleasant incident has happened to me - almost every night I wake up because I have reduces jaws and my teeth clench tightly, so tightly that I then experience severe pain in my gums. Apparently, I have been in this state for quite a long time, because when I wake up, I feel numbness in the lower part of my face (cheeks, chin).

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• Dream Interpretation "AstroMeridian"

  For what dream Jaws according to the dream book: Jaws- If in dream you can't unclench jaws- you will experience severe grief due to your friend’s betrayal. A woman like this dream promises an insult that her friends will unwittingly inflict on her. Seeing yourself in the mouth of a wild animal is a sign that ill-wishers are preparing to harm you. Dream book of esotericist E. Tsvetkov.

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• Dream Interpretation "astroscope"

  Jaw, seen by you in dream, Explained by Dream Interpretations as something associated with rumors or gossip. Whose exactly? Jaw visited your dream? Dream Interpretations say - if you have seen your own Jaw, This means that you will become the source of gossip and rumors. Why dreaming?,dreamed What loose tooth on the upper left side jaws I wanted to pull it out, pulling it, I pulled it out right side jaws there was blood on the top, I tried to put it in its place, but it didn’t work... I put it back approximately as it was after that jaw in place of teeth...

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• Dream Interpretation "starfate"

  For what dream Jaws according to the dream book: Jaws- If you dreamed, What because of a bad tooth everything was different jaw- then this foretells you groundless accusations against you from your former supporters, and now irreconcilable opponents. If you dreamed about it clicking jaws the skeleton is a sign of inexorable retribution. If you saw in dream bared teeth jaws a vampire, the victims red with blood - this is a harbinger of trouble in a love relationship.

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• Dream Interpretation "snitsyason"

  See in dream heavy ugly jaws- predicts disagreements and hostile relationships between friends. If you dreaming, What You're in jaws wild animal - in real life, enemies will try to upset your affairs and interfere with your happiness. If you dreamed, What Yours jaws reduced from pain - you will be too sensitive to climate changes, and illness will undermine your health and cause your need.

According to statistics, every 10th adult experiences such an unpleasant symptom as jaw clenching during sleep at least once in their life. This is not surprising, because one of the causes of the phenomenon is considered to be stress, which in life modern man more than enough. How serious this symptom is, why your jaw cramps in your sleep and how you need to act to prevent the problem from happening again, you will learn from our article.

A condition in which the jaw cramps during sleep is observed due to spasms of the masticatory muscles. It is believed that the muscles of mastication are among the strongest in human body. They are exposed to serious stress every day when chewing, talking, laughing, and articulating. This load often causes dysfunction of the masticatory muscles and the occurrence of spasm in them. The most common muscle diseases are bruxism and trismus.

In addition, the development of such an unpleasant symptom as jaw clenching during sleep can be observed with damage to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and neuralgia trigeminal nerve. Let's take a closer look at each of these reasons.

Bruxism: what kind of disease is it?

Bruxism, also known as Carolini phenomenon and odonterism, is a condition in which the muscles of mastication contract uncontrollably and the jaw clenches. Most often, attacks of bruxism are observed during night sleep, but in some people they are also observed during the daytime.

Some people suffering from odonterism long time They don’t even realize they have this problem. The fact that they clench their jaws in their sleep can be told to them by close people who are nearby at that time. At the same time, the sleeping person not only clenches his jaw tightly, but also emits unpleasant sound teeth, similar to gnashing.

If a person suffers from bruxism for a long time, the dentist can suggest the presence of this problem after examining the oral cavity. The fact is that when the jaws are tightly clenched and grinded, the antagonist teeth create a strong load on each other and over time their crowns can wear out.

Important: bruxism – dangerous condition. Frequent clenching of the jaws leads to the formation of cracks in the enamel and abrasion of dental crowns.

Causes of Bruxism

Stress and nervous tension are considered main reason Bruxism, however, is not the only one. Determining the causes of the disease remains a matter of disagreement among medical experts. Except psychological reasons, bruxism can be caused by:

• diseases nervous system;
• dental diseases and pathologies: malocclusion, presence of supernumerary teeth, adentia, incorrectly installed dentures;
• diseases of the ENT organs leading to impaired nasal breathing, such as rhinitis, proliferation of adenoids;
• lack of B vitamins necessary to maintain normal functioning of the nervous system;
• taking certain medications;
• the presence of helminths (this theory is the most controversial).

Important: if bruxism is observed only during sleep, it is believed that it is caused by an increase in the tone of the masticatory muscles as a result of severe overexertion or overwork.

How does bruxism manifest?

If a person sleeps alone in a room, and his attacks of bruxism are nocturnal, he may for a long time not suspect there is a problem. The attacks last only a few seconds, so they rarely cause awakening. You can suspect bruxism based on the following signs:

• pain in the jaw area when waking up;
• noise in ears;
• headache;
• sleep disorders;
• pain during chewing;
• increased sensitivity of teeth caused by abrasion of tooth enamel;
• inflammation of the gums, their soreness.

Attacks of bruxism can be repeated several times every night or observed over long periods of time.

Bruxism can cause tooth decay.

What do we have to do?

To determine whether bruxism is the reason why your jaw cramps during sleep, you need to consult a dentist. The doctor will examine the oral cavity and may refer the patient for an x-ray.

To diagnose bruxism, brux checkers are used - these are dental overlays made according to individual impressions of the patient’s jaws. The veneers are put on the teeth before going to bed, and the next morning they are removed and taken to the dentist for inspection. Brooks checkers allow you not only to determine the presence of a problem such as bruxism, but also to understand which teeth experience the greatest load when clenching your jaws during sleep.

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Treatment of bruxism is complex and requires a mandatory determination of the cause of the disease. Therapy should be aimed at relaxing the masticatory muscles; for this purpose, medications(sedatives, hypnotics, magnesium preparations, vitamin complexes), physiotherapeutic procedures (massage, compresses). May be effective psychological techniques aimed at relaxation and stress relief.

Trismus: features of the disease

Another disease in which spasm of the masticatory muscles occurs is trismus. With trismus, the patient's jaw tightens to such an extent that it becomes impossible to open his mouth. Trismus can be unilateral or bilateral, in the latter case both sides of the face are affected. Bilateral trismus is more common.

Why does trismus develop?

The causes of trismus development may be infectious diseases and neurological diseases:

• severe nervous shock, stress;
• tumors (benign and malignant) in the brain;
• cerebral hemorrhages;
• meningitis;
• rabies;
• tetanus;
• epilepsy.

In addition, trismus can be triggered by a disease that develops in close proximity to the jaws, for example, osteomyelitis, periostitis and pericoronitis. Trismus can also develop due to serious trauma to the jaw.

Trismus symptoms

Trismus can be recognized by the main symptom – difficulty opening the mouth and limited movement in the TMJ. In addition, other signs of trismus are observed:

• muscle hardening, swelling, pain when trying to touch it;
• painful sensations when chewing food up to the impossibility of performing this process;
• difficulty, distortion of speech;
• clenched jaws (if trismus is bilateral);
• distortion of the face (with unilateral trismus).

If muscle spasm is observed for a long time, a person, due to the inability to eat normally, loses weight, becomes weak, and irritable.

How is trismus treated?

To treat trismus, it is important to determine its cause, and if it is another disease, then it is treated first. Physiotherapy procedures can be used: massage, electrophoresis, UHF, and heat treatment. Medications include muscle relaxants that relieve muscle spasms. This could be Flexeril, Sirdalud, Mydocalm. If trismus develops due to stress, the patient is prescribed medications with a sedative effect.

Trigeminal neuralgia

The reason why the jaw cramps may be an inflamed trigeminal nerve. It has 3 branches, one of which (the ophthalmic) passes at the level of the eyes, the second (maxillary) - at the level of the upper jaw and the third (mandibular) - at the level lower jaw.

Symptoms of neuralgia

The location of the pain depends on which part of the nerve is affected.

The main symptom of neuralgia is acute, sharp pain in the area where the branches of the nerve pass, which patients often describe as bringing the jaws together. Painful attacks are most often observed at night. The pain is intense, burning and sharp. The attack can last from several seconds to several minutes. Some people experience seizures hundreds of times a day.

For trigeminal neuralgia pathological process may affect one of its branches or the entire nerve. The lesion can be either unilateral or bilateral, but in 70% of cases right-sided neuralgia is observed.

Attacks of pain due to neuralgia can occur due to exposure to so-called trigger zones, and this can even be a light touch on the face while washing, applying makeup or brushing teeth. For each patient, the location of trigger zones may be different; most often they are localized in the corners of the lips, eyes, on the back of the nose, mucous membranes of the cheeks and gums.

During an attack of trigeminal neuralgia, involuntary contraction of the facial muscles is observed. Tearing and drooling, skin paleness or redness may occur.

Features of treatment

Important: in case of neuralgia, the speed of contacting a doctor and starting treatment is important important role in recovery. In the initial stages, neuralgia can be cured medications, and in advanced cases surgery may be required.

When treating with medications, the patient is prescribed an appointment anticonvulsant Carbamazepine. Baclofen, Gabagamma, Tebantin are prescribed to relieve pain.

Good effect gives the use of physiotherapeutic methods: electrophoresis with novocaine, acupuncture, laser therapy. They are used as an adjunct to the main treatment.

If ineffective drug therapy surgery may be performed.

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TMJ lesion

In area temporal bone The joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull is located - the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It allows the lower jaw to move and perform a series of vital important functions: participate in the process of chewing, talking, yawning. Due to injuries, inflammatory processes (arthritis), functional overload (arthrosis), diseases of the masticatory muscles, TMJ dysfunction can develop. In this case, the patient complains of following symptoms:

• pain that cramps the jaw, often radiating to other areas of the face - cheeks, forehead, temples;
• clicking in the joint when moving the chin;
• difficulty moving the jaws, difficulty opening the mouth.

If these symptoms appear, it is important to immediately contact your dentist for a diagnosis and treatment. Be healthy!

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Jaw cramps

Dream Interpretation Crashing jaw dreamed of why in a dream the jaw cramps? To select a dream interpretation, enter keyword from your dream into the search form or click on the initial letter of the image characterizing the dream (if you want to get online interpretation dreams by letter for free alphabetically).

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Dream Interpretation – Jaw

A dream in which your entire jaw is torn apart due to a bad tooth foreshadows groundless accusations against you from your former supporters, and now irreconcilable opponents.

Seeing in a dream the terrible jaws of a shark or crocodile trying to grab you, foretells an illness in the family and large expenses for treatment.

A skeleton clattering its jaws in a dream is a sign of inexorable retribution. The bared jaws of a vampire, red from the blood of the victim, are a harbinger of trouble in a love relationship. A blow to the jaw means betrayal by a person you completely trusted.

Dream Interpretation – False jaws

Seeing someone's dentures means a big quarrel with your best friend, possibly due to betrayal. If you dreamed that you had false jaws, there could be serious discord in the family.

Imagine that the one who had dentures in your dream got good implants (or his teeth grew on their own). The jaws are no longer needed and are thrown away or burned.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

Seeing heavy, ugly jaws in a dream means disagreement and painful relationships between friends. Seeing yourself in the mouth of a wild animal portends that ill-wishers will harm your business and happiness. This is a very unpleasant dream that can unsettle a person for a long time.

If your jaw hurts in a dream, you will move to another place to change the climate.

If you dream that you cannot unclench your jaw, the dream foreshadows severe grief due to the betrayal of a friend.

For a woman, this dream promises an insult that her friends will involuntarily inflict on her.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

A dream in which you saw heavy, ugly jaws means that you may have disagreements with your friends.

If you find yourself in the mouth of a wild animal in a dream, in reality get ready for the machinations of ill-wishers. Try to forget this dream as soon as possible, otherwise it will unsettle you for a long time.

If your jaw hurts in a dream, then in real life you should change the climate.

A dream in which you cannot unclench your jaw portends severe grief due to the betrayal of a friend. A woman who has such a dream will be greatly offended by her friends in some way.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

Injuring the jaw means losing property.

If your jaw hurts in a dream, in reality you will change your place of residence to change the climate.

Finding yourself in the mouth of a wild animal is a dream that your ill-wishers will become completely unhinged and thereby greatly harm you.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

Jaws - Fixed - you face punishment for gossip and rumors that you spread. “Bite your tongue off.” Many animals, including sharks - your enemies are not asleep. There may be an attempt on your life, literally and figuratively. Ch.'s pain or injury is the treachery of people from whom you least expect it.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

Jaws - try to make a firm decision - break - get ingratitude.

Dream Interpretation – Jaw

Seeing a jaw means being present at a wedding feast, not knowing that the newlyweds will not live together in the future.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

If in a dream you cannot unclench your jaw, you will be greatly distressed due to the betrayal of a friend. For a woman, such a dream promises an insult that her friends will involuntarily inflict on her. Seeing yourself in the mouth of a wild animal is a sign that ill-wishers are preparing to harm you.

Dream Interpretation – Jaws

Square jaw: implies strength and rigidity.

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If your jaw is cramping, then it is extremely important to find out the causes of muscle spasm and what to do in such a situation in the near future to avoid complications.

This happens suddenly and disappears on its own, but whether there is a threat to health is difficult to answer right away. If symptoms recur frequently and cause you pain, get tested to find out the cause.

Why does my jaw cramp?

Women may experience single or multiple symptoms of jaw spasms during pregnancy; they can be short-term or long-lasting. They occur in the following cases:

• when yawning;
• if you suffer from bruxism (grinding your teeth in your sleep);
• for nervous tension;
• for osteochondrosis and other lesions cervical region spine;
• with muscle strain;
• for some dental problems.

The reasons for the appearance of unpleasant sensations on the right or left side of the jaw in a child or an adult may be associated with injury. What causes jaw cramps and how to cope with this condition – a specialist will tell you.

Lower jaw only

If you have cramping in your lower jaw, this may indicate damage to the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for innervation of the face. Therefore, such pain radiates to the teeth and to one half of the face, they are different average duration from 10 to 20 minutes.

Must be excluded oncological diseases head, muscles, nasopharynx and oral cavity. If you suspect oncology, contact your surgeon, he will adjust your examination and prescribe treatment.

Jaw and cheekbones

The jaw may also become cramped due to the following diseases:

• arthrosis;
• arthritis;
• joint dysfunction.

The same symptoms are observed in vascular diseases, when they are insufficiently supplied with blood. It is enough to start treatment on time and you can avoid surgical intervention. Contact a vascular surgeon and use Newest technologies to treat an illness.

Jaw muscle spasm when yawning

Convulsive muscle contractions during yawning or at the end of the process occur frequently. A dentist, neurologist or surgeon will help you find out the cause of the disease. There may have been an injury, but now only a spasm when yawning or appearance of mild swelling. In this case, cooling compresses can help.

Try changing your diet and switching to soft foods, because chewing hard foods causes severe muscle tension. When you yawn, some muscles lose their tone, and then become hypertonic at the end if they were tense before.

Jaw cramps and headache

There are many reasons for the appearance of pain in the temples or throughout the head when there is a contracted jaw. It could be:

• fatigue;
• long sedentary work;
• migraine;
• nervous tension;
• consequences of injuries to the spine and jaw;
• working on a computer;
• lack of fresh air.

Try to eliminate the causes or simply take a break from work when your temples are pressing, light massage and a cold compress on the head if the back of the head hurts.

Tightens jaw and stuffy ears

With such symptoms, consultation with an otolaryngologist is necessary. The cause may range from tonsillitis and damage to the larynx, to tumors in this area. Neuralgia can also provoke spasm and congestion in the ears.

Get rid of the habit of propping your head up and talking on the phone, holding it between your ear and neck. Massage under the ear and apply heat to relax the muscles.

Bruxism

It is easy to identify this disease: if your jaw is clenched tightly in a dream, there is grinding of your teeth. As a result, after waking up, a person experiences severe pain in the jaw and head. Teeth lose part of their enamel, crowns wear off, the position of the teeth is unstable, they become loose.

It is impossible to notice bruxism on your own, but if someone from the outside hears teeth grinding in a dream, then its presence will be obvious.

Jaw spasm from nerves

The nervous system always reacts to any changes in our body, and this can manifest itself as discomfort in the jaw and spasms. Psychosomatics explains the presence of such symptoms by saying that nerve lesions It may not be, but muscles that are under constant tension result in spasm.

If there is no tone, we panic because of numbness and weakness in a certain place. With nervous tension, the jaw may clench in sleep. Then it is necessary to take mild sedatives and consult a neurologist. Nervous stress does not go away without leaving a trace if you experience the following symptoms, such as cramps or muscle pain:

1. Intense fear.
2. Anger.

Try to distract yourself and relax by massaging your jaw yourself. Cramps in the jaw may indicate neuralgia, inflammation of the nerves, or the presence of mental illness.

While eating while chewing

Spasms can occur with minor damage or trauma to the joint. It can occur when chewing hard food.

If you have had a joint dislocation, even minor, then muscle tension while eating leads to involuntary muscle contraction.

After food (sour) or drinks (alcohol)

Some foods can cause esophageal spasm, which will lead to jaw spasm.

If you have difficulty swallowing or problems with salivation, you may also experience muscle spasms. Contact a gastroenterologist or neurologist depending on the etiology of the disease.

Dental diseases

Ordinary caries or complicated pulpitis cause destruction not only in bone tissue tooth, but also in the gum. The resulting swelling compresses the nerve fibers, which provokes spasm and pain. Convulsions may occur with:

• periodontitis;
• limited osteomyelitis;
• abscess.

What to do if your jaw cramps?

Pay attention to when and in what place you experience cramps and what causes them. A visit to the doctor is necessary if:

• spasms in one part, there is a rise in temperature,
• swelling;
• severe pain;
• cramps in the lower part of the face and pain radiates to the eye;
• constant, lingering pain;
• throbbing pain with spasm.

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Good time. For the second week in a row, an unpleasant incident has happened to me - almost every night I wake up because my jaw is cramping and my teeth are clenching tightly, so tightly that I then experience severe pain in my gums. Apparently, I have been in this state for quite a long time, because when I wake up, I feel numbness in the lower part of my face (cheeks, chin). At this point in time, there is a reason for stress in my life, but I don’t think it could have such a strong impact.. or could it? Could anxiety cause this? And what to do with it? I'm a girl, I'm 18 years old. Thank you in advance for your help.

Untimely sanitation of the dentition can provoke a spasm. In this case, the affected tooth is painful; pus may separate from the gums or accumulate inside the tissues. The abscess is accompanied by swelling and redness of the cheek. For toothache pain syndrome spreads to the upper part of the face.

There are situations when only the lower jaw is cramped. The cause of this phenomenon, as a rule, is a violation of the trigeminal nerve. In this case main symptom manifests itself in the form of severe paroxysmal pain, which can spread both to the teeth and to the entire half of the face. Such sensations are temporary. The duration of the pain does not exceed half an hour, after which it subsides.

The same feature of pain is characteristic of oncological diseases of the head, oral cavity and nasopharynx. Therefore, if your jaw is cramped and there is a suspicion that the reason for this is cancer, you should immediately contact medical institution, where using CT, MRI, X-ray and biopsy, a complete diagnosis will be carried out to determine the presence of a neoplasm.

Reduction or spasm of the jaw can be of several types:

• trismus - a tonic spasm associated with the development of pathology of the mandibular joints;
• contracture - a reflex contraction of a group of masticatory muscles against the background of pathological conditions of the maxillofacial area;
• ankylosis - closure of teeth caused by persistent intra-articular deformation.

Regardless of the type of jaw spasm, each of them is associated with TMJ disorders. The exception is periodic cases.

Etiology pathological condition has any kind common reasons. In most cases, doctors are faced with trismus of the masticatory muscles.

Symptoms:

1. Clicking, crunching, grinding when the jaw moves.
2. Limitation of amplitude when opening the mouth.
3. Pain when opening the mouth in the joints, cervical region, face.
4. Difficulty chewing, communicating, breathing.

Causes

In this article we will look at the reasons why the jaw cramps, we will figure out when to sound the alarm, and when it is enough to alleviate the syndrome at home.

An unpleasant sensation in the jaw area indicates dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.

Like all joints, this one has its own capsule (bag), in which quite complex movements of several muscles occur. And this is not surprising, because the jaw is involved in many life processes: chewing and biting, communication, yawning, coughing, laughter, etc.

Many scientists believe that this joint also serves as the center of balance in the body. If the jaw occupies a symmetrical natural position, then other muscles of the face and head generally do not experience increased stress and discomfort.

If the joint shifts to either side, then the center of gravity of the head also changes, which affects not only it, but also the neck. Cranial nerves may also become pinched, causing the patient to experience chronic spasms.

Pain, discomfort and other unpleasant symptoms may develop during the day or intensify at night, and also depend on the psychological comfort of the patient. Any stress or lack of sleep can lead to increased pain.

Before dealing with the manifestations of the disease, the doctor should reliably know the cause. Then he will be able to determine tactics to influence the area in order to prevent future relapses.

Let's consider the main causes of pathology:

• regular stress, nervousness and panic attacks forcing the patient to react violently to the situation;
• bruxism (a person has the habit of grinding his teeth);
• spasm and tension of muscle fibers in the area, which may be due to uneven distribution of the load;
• dental diseases and anatomical pathologies;
• physiology of yawning;
• illnesses of cardio-vascular system;
• pathologies of the cervical vertebrae, neuralgia, etc.

If you did not find your cause in this list, then most likely, spasms in the temples or jaw area are caused by everyday activities:

• routine work that requires you to sit for a long time, especially in a room with a computer and without access to fresh air;
• frequent headaches and migraines;
• physical fatigue;
• stress, increased nervousness;
• previously suffered injuries to the jaw or vertebrae.

These causes do not require medical intervention or targeted treatment. If your jaw is cramped, take a break, stretch and breathe some air, and to relieve spasm and discomfort, do acupressure jaw or temples, apply a cool compress.

Before starting to fight the disease, the doctor must find out its cause. Only this will help determine treatment tactics and prevent relapses in the future.

It happens that the jaw cramps, and it is not always possible to independently determine the causes of this condition. This condition can cause a normal spasm, it can pass without any serious consequences, but the possibility of serious complications cannot be excluded.

Spasms that reduce the oral cavity can be either isolated or occur with considerable frequency. There can be many reasons for the manifestation, here are some of them:

• Reduces the jaw from permanent nerves;
• Bruxism (grinding teeth in sleep);
• Muscle strain;
• Dental diseases;
• Residual processes after yawning;
• Diseases of the cervical vertebrae.

Patients who have encountered such an unpleasant symptom really want to figure out why their jaws are cramping. If your jaw cramps, this can be due to various reasons:

• dental diseases;
• period of bearing a child;
• physical or emotional stress;
• osteochondrosis or other pathologies of the cervical spine;
• various types of injuries.

Besides, this pathology may be due to bruxism (grinding teeth in sleep). When only the lower jaw cramps, it is most often associated with damage to the trigeminal nerve. In addition to jaw reduction, short intense pains appear that radiate to the teeth or affect the entire half of the face. The entire attack usually lasts no more than 20 minutes, after which the patient experiences relief.

The cheekbones and jaw can shrink due to dental diseases:

• inflammation of the root membrane of the teeth (periodontal tissue) and adjacent tissues;
• gradual destruction of hard tooth tissues;
• inflammation of the neurovascular bundle (pulp) located inside the tooth.

It is better to consult a specialist if your jaw often hurts or cramps. The reasons for this phenomenon are varied, from loss of muscle tone to serious injuries or dental problems. The doctor himself will determine why the cheekbones are cramped and determine the reasons for treatment. He will also appoint a doctor who will depend on the cause of the pain in the lower jaw: dentist, traumatologist, neurologist, surgeon, etc.

Traumatic injury to facial muscles

One of the most serious causes of jaw reduction is injury. If the patient has had a bruise, fracture, dislocation of part of the face or neck, this must be reported to the doctor immediately. With such injuries, the lower jaw is often affected, joints and bones are displaced. The victim experiences severe pain.

If jaw spasms actually occur after an injury, the patient is immediately sent for treatment: surgery is performed for a fracture, the dislocation is reduced, and compresses are applied to the bruises.

Nervous system or cardiac disorders

Constant stress, nervousness, which force you to react violently to what is happening;

Bruxism (a person grinds his teeth in his sleep);

Muscle tension and spasm due to uneven load;

Physiological feature of yawning;

Pathological changes in the cervical vertebrae.

Symptoms

Most often, during an attack of convulsions, the jaws are tightly clenched. They cannot be opened independently, since the temporomandibular joint is completely or partially immobilized and the head hurts.

The temporalis, masseter and internal pterygoid muscles are affected. With partial immobilization, a person can open his mouth only slightly, as a result of which the patient’s speech is impaired.

With a one-sided course, the jaw moves in the opposite direction; the reasons can be dental, neurological, traumatic, or also be a consequence of the use of anesthesia.

Spasm of the lower jaw

Trismus often occurs as a result of injury. At the same time, pain is also felt at the site of the bruise when palpated. Injury may be indicated by external manifestations: abrasions, bruises, bruises, swelling. A jammed jaw may indicate a fracture or dislocation. When the trigeminal nerve is damaged, for example, during anesthesia, the spasm is accompanied by paroxysmal pain.

Important: trismus differs from a fracture, inflammatory and other diseases that do not allow the jaw to open due to the presence of hypertonicity. The chewing muscles and muscles in the temple area are extremely tense. When you touch them, a hardening in the form of a fossil is felt.

Brings cheekbones and jaw together

1. Joint dysfunction, arthritis, arthrosis, vascular pathologies are the main causes of this condition. A lack of blood supply provokes spasms when chewing solid food due to their overexertion.
2. If the ears are blocked at the same time, the cause is tonsillitis, pathologies of the larynx and oncology of the ENT organs.
3. If teeth are cramped, chills and a feeling of heaviness in the chest appear, the cause may be a disruption of the cardiovascular system. Most often, this condition develops against the background hypertensive crisis requiring emergency medical intervention. Cardiac disorders may be accompanied by numbness of the extremities and loss of sensation in the fingers.

Jaw pain and aches are the main symptoms for all noted pathologies, both in maxillofacial area, and in the body as a whole. In general, all symptoms can be divided into categories in which they appear: traumatic injuries, tumors, neuralgia, cardiovascular diseases, purulent infections. Each group of reasons has its own characteristics of why the jaw hurts.

Injuries to the maxillofacial area

Traumatic injuries most often in the facial area include fracture and dislocation of the jaw. If the patient notes constant pain in the lower jaw or upper jaw, inability to move the jaw and open the mouth, a fracture is suspected. Data from a clinical examination of the oral cavity and x-rays will confirm the preliminary diagnosis made by the doctor.

Treatment

We looked at the main reasons why the lower jaw cramps and in which cases treatment can only be provided by a highly specialized doctor.

If your jaw cramps, not everyone knows what to do. Pick up suitable treatment should be a specialist, based on the etiology of the pathology. This condition can be eliminated using various therapeutic regimens. The treatment method is selected based on the root cause that caused the symptom:

1. If the jaw is so tight that the patient cannot open his mouth for examination, then first of all Botox is injected into the pathological focus to relax the masticatory muscles. Although the effect does not last long, it is usually enough to warrant a thorough examination by a specialist.
2. If trismus is a symptom of some underlying somatic disease, then urgent treatment begins to relieve muscle tension.
3. If the reason is related to psycho-emotional state patient, then he must be prescribed sedatives based on bromides and sedative medicinal plants.
4. If such a symptom is caused by inflammatory processes, then prescribed antibacterial agents, allowing to suppress infectious process or eliminating the consequences of injury. The jaw is also immobilized and physiotherapeutic treatment is carried out.
5. In most cases, regardless of the cause that provoked trismus, the patient is prescribed muscle relaxants and neuropsychological drugs in parenteral form.

The jaw does not always cramp due to trismus. Sometimes this may be associated with taking antidepressants. When a person completes the therapeutic course, the jaw no longer cramps. If such a symptom bothers you only occasionally, then this may indicate hypovitaminosis, so you need to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and also take courses of synthetic multivitamins, especially in the off-season.

Massage

Massage sessions help get rid of pain and relieve spasms in the area of ​​the masticatory muscles and TMJ. Since the muscle fibers are located on the descending processes and on both sides of the lower jaw, and the TMJ is localized opposite auricle, then all massage manipulations should be very gentle with minimal effort.

Manipulations are performed with the middle and index fingers. They are carefully moved along the cheek, feeling the jaw joint. Apply pressure very gently so that the muscles relax and the pain goes away. Massage this area for no more than 30 seconds.

Warm and cold

Under the influence of heat, muscle fibers relax, and spasms are eliminated by improving blood circulation. You can use a bottle of warm water or a hot compress, in the absence of contraindications, which is applied to the pathological focus for 30 minutes.

To avoid causing burns, do not use compresses that are too hot.

If the jaw cramps, then alternating warm and cooling effects can be a real godsend for the patient at home. Low temperatures eliminate inflammatory process and reduce pain. After 5-10 minutes, the warm compress is replaced by a cold one, and then the heat is applied again.

Relaxation

The jaw can cramp due to constant stress, so experts recommend learning to relax. To do this you need to find a quiet place, comfortable place, where the patient will not be disturbed by external stimuli.

The patient should take a comfortable position, close his eyes and breathe deeply and evenly. At the same time, a person should focus on silence, birdsong, and the sound of the sea surf. You should relax for 10-15 minutes, and then you need to open your eyes, but continue to breathe evenly and deeply.

If your jaw cramps, then this should not be left to chance, since such a symptom can indicate numerous diseases.

It is important to undergo a full examination and not self-medicate, which can only worsen the situation. If you apply for it in time medical care, then you can significantly minimize the risk of possible complications.

Therapy methods

When pain is accompanied by swelling and high temperature, there is a possibility that this happens due to purulent inflammation or peritonsillar abscess with angina. In both options, you need to immediately go to a therapist or surgeon.

If the cheekbones are cramped on only one side of the face, and the pain radiates into the eye socket, this may be inflammation facial artery. The surgeon will help again.

A severe boring pain radiating to the jaw indicates inflammation of the trigeminal nerve; a neurologist will help to cope with this.

Wisdom teeth or misaligned teeth that lead to jaw spasms can be resolved by visiting a dentist. If an incorrect position of the dentition is discovered in a child, you need to contact a dentist as soon as possible: he will not only solve the problem with pain in the cheekbones, but will also help to aesthetically align the row. The same procedure is possible in adulthood, but it is more painful.

Persistent or frequent pain in the jaw is likely due to the appearance of a tumor, and the pain becomes more severe over time. If you experience regular, progressive and throbbing pain, you should urgently visit a doctor to prevent the growth and development of the tumor.

Analysis and diagnosis of pathology

Diagnosis will depend on the nature of the disease. If you don’t know who exactly to contact, start with a therapist, he will prescribe the necessary doctor.

• Dentist. He's doing dental problems: the doctor will determine the cause, examine the teeth, and, if necessary, take an x-ray.
• Neuropathologist. Suitable for cases where the jaw begins to cramp after nervous tension or disorders.
• Traumatologist. A doctor who deals with mechanical injuries of the body. He will be able to determine what caused the pain in the jaw: a bruise, a fracture or a dislocation.
• Cardiologist. People who have pain in the jaw are just a consequence of heart disease go to him.

Selection of effective treatment methods

Prognosis for recovery

In case of dental and neurological nature, inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs, the symptoms disappear after the cause of the disease is eliminated. In case of injuries, dislocations and subluxations, special exercises aimed at strengthening the muscles will help stabilize the condition.

It happens that after severe moral shock, an unsuccessful yawn or an injury in the area, a person’s jaw cramps. The symptom is not dangerous to health unless it is a harbinger of a serious dental or other systemic disease.

In this article we will look at the reasons why the jaw cramps, we will figure out when to sound the alarm, and when it is enough to alleviate the syndrome at home.

An unpleasant sensation in the jaw area indicates dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.

Like all joints, this one has its own capsule (bag), in which quite complex movements of several muscles occur. And this is not surprising, because the jaw is involved in many life processes: chewing and biting, communication, yawning, coughing, laughter, etc.

Temporomandibular joint

Many scientists believe that this joint also serves as the center of balance in the body. If the jaw occupies a symmetrical natural position, then other muscles of the face and head generally do not experience increased stress and discomfort.

If the joint moves to either side, then the center of gravity of the head also changes, which affects not only it, but also the neck. Cranial nerves may also become pinched, causing the patient to experience chronic spasms.

Pain, discomfort and other unpleasant symptoms may develop during the day or intensify at night, and also depend on the psychological comfort of the patient. Any stress or lack of sleep can lead to increased pain.

Before dealing with the manifestations of the disease, the doctor should reliably know the cause. Then he will be able to determine tactics to influence the area in order to prevent future relapses.

Let's consider the main causes of pathology:

• regular stress, nervousness and panic attacks, forcing the patient to react violently to the situation;
• bruxism (a person has the habit of grinding his teeth);
• spasm and tension of muscle fibers in the area, which may be due to uneven distribution of the load;
• dental diseases and anatomical pathologies;
• physiology of yawning;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• pathologies of the cervical vertebrae, neuralgia, etc.

If you did not find your cause in this list, then most likely, spasms in the temples or jaw area are caused by everyday activities:

• routine work that requires you to sit for a long time, especially in a room with a computer and without access to fresh air;
• frequent headaches and migraines;
• physical fatigue;
• stress, increased nervousness;
• previously suffered injuries to the jaw or vertebrae.

These causes do not require medical intervention or targeted treatment. If your jaw is cramped, take a break, stretch and breathe some air, and to relieve spasm and discomfort, perform an acupressure massage of your jaw or temples, apply a cool compress.

When the jaw cramps from below

Means for the treatment of the nervous system PERSEN

Most common reasons downward displacement, neuralgia appears in the head area. As a rule, the disease is caused by injury or pinching of the trigeminal nerve, which is accompanied by sharp pains, which can radiate to the teeth or various parts of the face. The pain lasts up to half an hour, then subsides.

Also, such pain and jaw displacement can cause malignant formations. I, arising in the head and oral cavity, nasopharynx in particular. In this case, you should immediately contact the clinic for full diagnostics using MRI, CT, radiotherapy and biopsy. Diagnosing yourself with cancer, much less starting treatment, is strictly prohibited.

The therapist is often asked what to do if the jaw cramps in sleep. And here we are again dealing with neuroses and stress. During sleep, the body relaxes, and muscle tension after suffering stress can lead to changes in the position of the jaw. Doctors advise, first of all, to calm the nervous system with the help of drugs such as Persen.

Your goal is not only to relieve stress, but also to remove spasms, so the chosen drug should contain antispasmodics.

Before purchasing tablets or drops, consult a neurologist who will draw up an adequate course of treatment and identify the connection between neuralgia and the problem of jaw reduction.

Effect of mechanical damage and bruzyme

It's no secret that surgical interventions in the jaw area, as well as severe blows, bruises, dislocations and fractures in the neck and face leave lifelong consequences.

Some people regularly experience dental defects, others suffer from prolapse of the jaw joint from the capsule, and still others notice periodic reduction of this joint.

Bruxism causes increased stress on the joint

First of all, pay attention to whether “old wounds” make themselves felt by some swelling in the area, swelling or pain when pressed.

Diseases such as bruxism also cause increased stress on the joint., exposing it to unscheduled work, wearing out tissue and muscles. A person closes his jaws tightly, clatters them or grinds his teeth, which leads to damage to teeth and crowns and a change in their stability. In advanced cases, temporomandibular joint dysfunction may develop.

The disease is accompanied by spasmodic pain, which appear in the morning immediately after getting up. Pain can be observed in the jaw area or the entire head. The patient’s jaw also regularly cramps, which indicates overstrain of the joint.

Arthritis of the temporomandibular joint

Arthritis is a common disease in older people. Its manifestations are especially characteristic after 60 years.

The disease can affect not only the joints of the limbs, but also the face, including the temporomandibular joint. It wears out, becomes deformed, cannot withstand the usual load and, as a result, does not fully perform the functions intended by nature.

The patient begins to feel aching pain during communication, yawning, laughing, coughing and eating. When the area relaxes (resting state), the discomfort and pain, as well as the reduction of the joint, goes away.

Jaw tight from yawning

Therapists hear this complaint most often, because people yawn regularly, and it is during this process that micro-movements unplanned by nature can occur. Opened your mouth too wide and pulled a muscle, the jaw joint experienced increased load, reacting with the reduction familiar to us.

This happens because after a strong stretch, hypertonicity is observed in the muscle, which is the culprit of the pathology.

If you feel discomfort when yawning, immediately apply a cooling bandage.

If reduction occurs during every, even “shallow”, yawn, then you should contact a neurologist or traumatologist, especially if the process is accompanied by painful sensations and subsequent slight swelling of the area. Perhaps an old injury or a developing orthopedic (orthodontic) defect in the oral cavity is making itself known. Or maybe a new growth in the area prevents full-fledged yawning.

In any case, if you experience discomfort while yawning, immediately apply a cooling bandage. You should also follow a diet on this day - eat soft, ground food, which will not require any effort to chew, and, therefore, will give the joint time to “rest.”

How to treat the disease

We looked at the main reasons why the lower jaw cramps and in which cases treatment can only be provided by a highly specialized doctor.

If the reduction is accompanied by swelling, swelling, severe pain and discomfort when chewing, hyperthermia, you should immediately contact the clinic. It is quite possible that the disease was caused by a dental disease, accompanied by purulent inflammation, or the trigeminal nerve is inflamed.

If the jaw moves on a certain side face and radiates to the orbital area, it is quite possible that inflammation of the facial artery has developed. Chronic pain during mixing may indicate a tumor.

If the cause is an incorrect bite or anatomical defects in the structure of the dentition, the dentist will install dentures or splints to avoid misalignment in the future.

A physiotherapist will teach you how to relieve hypertonicity after yawning. To do this, he will show exercises to stabilize the load on the masticatory muscles and coordinate their contractions. In some cases, the intervention of an orthopedist will be required, especially if we are talking about previous dislocations and fractures in the area.

Cooling bandages or special applications for the mouth, which can be ordered from an orthodontist, will help you quickly relieve discomfort at home. Such pads will relieve joint spasm, relax the chewing muscles, eliminate discomfort when opening the mouth and a feeling of heaviness.

Inflammation of the trigeminal nerve is one of the reasons why the lower jaw cramps

In the case of bruxism and neuralgia, you can reduce the frequency of information by performing a regular exercise. The patient rests his elbows on a hard surface (table) and places his jaw in his palms. Next, depending on the type of reduction (lateral, frontal, posterior), pull the jaw in the required direction without opening the mouth until you feel tension and slight pain. Then you should relax the muscles - open your mouth and let the joint “hang” for half a minute.

The following exercise is also effective: alternate slow stretching mouth openings with several short and fast ones. After completing the procedure 10 times, relax your muscles again.

These exercises will help alleviate the condition in most cases, especially when it comes to infrequent information.

But remember that neither exercises nor compresses can cure a possible disease, microtrauma or inflammatory process.

If the disease begins to recur regularly, consult a physician, dentist, neurologist or orthopedist for a diagnosis and effective therapy.

Patients often complain that their cheekbones are cramping. Spasmodic phenomena are well known to women during pregnancy. In this case, spasm of both the upper and lower jaw may develop. Only a doctor can determine the causes of this phenomenon.

In most cases, this condition does not pose a threat to health and goes away on its own. However, there are situations when the jaw cramps serious reasons, indicating the presence of dangerous pathologies in the body. Experts do not recommend ignoring the symptoms of spasm of the masticatory muscles and do not advise delaying contacting a doctor if they are detected.

Let's understand the concepts

Patients in this situation describe spasmodic manifestations differently. When the term “cramps the jaws or cheekbones” is used, as a rule, it means characteristic discomfort in the area of ​​the dentofacial joint. This definition most accurately characterizes this state, despite the fact that in fact it is not correct, since the term “adduction” is most often used in relation to muscles, and not bones or joints.

Why does the upper jaw cramp?

To eliminate these unpleasant symptoms It is extremely important to determine why your teeth or cheekbones are cramping. Spasms can be felt in both the upper and lower jaw joints. In both cases, the reasons for the development of spasmodic conditions are usually the same. However, there are exceptions.

If only the upper jaw is reduced, in most cases we are talking about the consequences of installing braces, which are used to eliminate malocclusion or crooked teeth. Unpleasant sensations in this situation indicate correction of the jaw joints. For dental prosthetics, spasms of the cheekbones are normal, so they should not bother the patient. These symptoms go away on their own after a certain time.

Causes of cramps in the lower jaw

If the bones of the lower jaw are brought together, then discomfort in the area of ​​the chin, lower dentition and lips. A dentist, surgeon or neurologist will help you understand why this happens. These unpleasant sensations can be provoked by many factors of a dental or neurological nature.

IN in this case we may be talking about damage to the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for the innervation of the face. This condition is characterized by the spread pain in the area where the teeth are located and on one side of the face. Attacks of pain usually last 10–20 minutes.

If the mandibular joints are cramped, it is recommended to first rule out oncological diseases of the head, oral cavity and nasopharynx, since these dangerous pathologies are in most cases accompanied by these very symptoms. If this type of spasm is detected, it is recommended to urgently consult a doctor, who will prescribe an examination to identify signs of tumor formations.

Features of trismus

During pregnancy, women often report spasmodic sensations in the jaw area. There is a certain explanation for this. During the period of bearing a child, blood circulation in the body of the expectant mother is defective, as a result of which spasms in the jaws periodically occur. Women should not worry about these symptoms as they go away after pregnancy.

Mix jaw bones may also occur in the presence of diseases such as:

• arthrosis;
• arthritis;
• disruption of the normal functioning of the joint;
• vascular pathologies in which they are poorly supplied with blood.

Spasmodic phenomena often accompany the process of chewing food and yawning. Jaw spasms may also occur after anesthesia. In some cases, strong feelings lead to these symptoms. Patients sometimes note that they have a headache.

When chewing and yawning

A dentist, neurologist or surgeon will help identify the cause of convulsive muscle contractions during yawning or chewing. This phenomenon may occur due to:

In the latter case, a massage of the face and chewing muscles will help eliminate the discomfort. If you replace hard foods with soft foods, you can get rid of seizures. If you identify signs of bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep), you cannot do without the help of a doctor.

After anesthesia

Almost no dental procedure is performed without pain relief. After mandibular anesthesia, used in the case of dental intervention in the pterygomaxillary area, a hematoma may form. In this case, the patient experiences pain in the injured area and convulsive contractions of the jaw muscles occur.

After anesthesia, this condition can persist for about 7 days, in specific treatment it doesn’t need it because it goes away on its own. During this period, the patient is recommended to switch to liquid food and regularly do special exercises to develop jaw mobility.

Simultaneously with headache

Factors that provoke pain in temporal region or in the entire head if there are cramps in the jaw, there may be a lot. Among them are:

• overwork;
• prolonged work in a sitting position, including at the computer;
• migraine;
• nervous tension;
• consequences of spinal and jaw injuries;
• lack of fresh air.

For elimination painful sensations You need to take breaks from work as often as possible and, if possible, avoid long periods of time at the computer. When there is pressure in the temples, it is useful to do a light massage of the temporal area. If it hurts occipital part head, it is recommended to apply a cold compress. To exclude specified symptoms you need to be in the fresh air as often as possible.

Because of the worries

The body reacts differently to stressful situations. During severe shocks or experiences, a person may experience convulsive contractions of the jaw muscles. With prolonged nervous overstrain, convulsions may appear at night. If this happens, you need to try to relax and distract yourself from problems. Self-massage of the jaw gives a good effect. In cases where it is not possible to find peace of mind, you should contact a neurologist, otherwise you can start the situation by provoking dangerous violations psyche.

Symptoms of trismus of masticatory muscles

Trismus of the jaw is a tonic spasm of the masticatory muscles, in which there is a limitation or loss of motor ability of the temporomandibular joint. As a result, the jaws become clenched and are difficult or impossible to open. In the photo below you can see what this phenomenon looks like.

Exist characteristic symptoms trismus of the jaw. This condition can be recognized by the following signs:

1. Jaw cramps. In this case, a spasm of the masticatory and temporal muscles occurs on one or both sides, a strong tension is felt in them, and when palpated, swelling and compaction of the tissues are revealed.
2. The mouth practically does not open. In severe cases of trismus, it is impossible to move the teeth even slightly apart.
3. When you try to open your jaw, you feel pain.
4. Hyperthermia may develop.
5. There are difficulties with eating and breathing.

There are several forms of trismus of the masticatory muscles. With a mild degree of the disease, the mouth opens by 3-4 cm, with a moderate degree - by 1-2 cm, with a severe degree - by 1 cm or less.

Help with cramps

If symptoms of trismus of masticatory muscles occur, consulting a doctor is inevitable. Treatment of this phenomenon depends on the nature of the disease that provoked its development:

1. When trismus occurs due to problems of the nervous system, they are used sedatives(products containing potassium or sodium bromide, valerian tincture).
2. If trismus is a consequence of inflammation, medications are prescribed to eliminate the consequences of injury or the source of infection (sulfonamide drugs, antibiotics). Along with this, the jaw is immobilized and physiotherapeutic procedures are carried out.
3. Injuries that lead to the development of trismus are eliminated with the help of surgical methods or by restoring the shape of joints dislocated as a result of dislocation.

To develop mobility of the jaw joints, the patient must be prescribed special complex exercises. Long-term treatment involves placing the patient in a hospital.