What is TMD? And can it get worse in future??
Hey,
So I had cavity in my tooth since dec’24 and I visited dentist back then, he cleaned them and told me to eat less sugar but last year I was going from a lot, and during that time, because of stress or frustration, I started chewing gum excessively.
Later on dec’25 my teeth started hurting and I also began hearing a click sound whenever the i opened my mouth. It honestly scared me, but since I was already going through a lot mentally, I ignored it and didn’t visit the dentist. Now, in May, I finally went again to get my cavities cleaned and asked my dentist about the clicking sound in my jaw. Nobody else can hear it, but it’s genuinely painful and uncomfortable for me.
He told me it’s TMD.
The problem is, I don’t really know much about it, and I came home without asking more questions. So I just want to understand:
What exactly is TMD?
Why did this happen to me?
How can I fix or manage it?
Can it create serious problems in the future?
Please explain it in simple language because I’m honestly confused and worried.
Stay safe, stay healthy.
Thankyou!