(Question) When I yawn, my jaw doesn't close. Why is that?

At some point, when you yawn, your chin ' Stop ' There are times when I can't close my jaw for a moment when I hear a clicking sound. . Every time that happens, I get so surprised that I grab my chin with both hands and gently apply force, and it closes as if it were going back to its original position. . I don't yawn too loudly on purpose, but this symptom keeps happening, and I'm getting more and more scared. . Even if you keep your mouth open for a long time, like when you are receiving treatment at the dentist, , There have been many times when I was embarrassed because my jaw didn't close right away even after the treatment was over. .

I'm wondering if my temporomandibular joint is not in good condition, so I'm trying to manage it in my own way. .

First of all, I'm concerned about food. . I try to avoid hard or chewy foods like squid or nuts as much as possible. , I also cut up foods with a tough texture, such as apples or meat, into small pieces whenever possible. . I've also stopped chewing gum for a long time because I heard it can put a strain on your jaw. . It's a small habit, but I'm practicing it with the hope of reducing the burden on my chin. .

And I also make time for stretching, which is known to help with the temporomandibular joint. . Repeat the motion of slowly opening and closing your mouth , I'm following along to gently massage the muscles around my jaw. . Rather than suddenly opening it wide, I am careful to move it slowly within a pain-free range. .

Also, it is said that the habit of chewing food on only one side is not good for the temporomandibular joint. , I try to consciously alternate between left and right sides every time I eat. . At first, I unconsciously ended up only using the side that was comfortable. , These days, I'm trying to chew on the other side too. . It's a small habit, but I'm hoping it will help balance my jaw. .

However, despite consistently practicing these preventive measures, my symptoms are not improving significantly. . Especially on days when I'm tired or stressed, I feel like my jaw is hanging more. , It may even be accompanied by pain. . Would it be appropriate to go to the hospital at this point? ? If you have to go, should you go to the dentist? , Or I'm wondering if I should go to an orthopedic clinic or another department .

Also, if you have any helpful preventative or management methods other than the ones I am currently practicing, I would be grateful if you could advise me. . I also look forward to hearing from those who have had similar experiences. .