Has anyone been referred to a dental hospital for a clunky/clicking jaw?

[ClunkyJaw]

If so what was the outcome and treatment.

My dentist has referred me as my jaw clicks on one side when I open my mouth fully. I've tried using a dental mouth guard thing at night as I suspect I clench my jaw when sleeping but this hasn't helped.

When I got the letter from the dental hospital and phoned to make an appt. they seemed to be booking me into a facial pain clinic but its not painful.

I'm a bit dental phobic anyway so a bit worried about what to expect

My dentist has offered a couple of times, but I've always refused. I don't want it, and he's got no problem with that.

I have a clicky jaw. No intention of getting anything done about it. Doesn't cause me any problems.

I had this in my teens. Was told it was weak muscle in the jaw that allowed some bit of tissue (teenagedom was a long time ago!) slip into joint and the clicking was it popping back out.

I was given a special mouth guard to wear at night and exercises to strengthen jaw muscle. Still clicks now though.

Oh I get that, not as bad as it was. Never even thought to get it checked tbh because it doesnt hurt or interfere with chewing.

I was - they made me a night mouth guard as I grind my teeth in my skip, which makes the clunky jaw worse

I've always had a clicky jaw, isn't it hypermobility (double-jointedness)?
you should see what else i can do

in any case, its never been a problem that my dentist has picked up on and i wouldn't bother doing anything about it at my ripe old age now anyway

Thanks everyone.

TBH I'm not quite sure why the dentist has referred me as its not a massive problem ATM. He probably explained at the time but because I'm always so nervous and desperate to get out of the chair I was probably half way out of the door by then!

It's very common to have some form of click, it's a complicated joint and bits are easily displaced. As long as it's not painful & doesn't interfere with function then no treatment is necessary.

Unless youre officially employed as a dentist on MN pls dont give advice of here grumpy im pretty sure it invalidates your GDC registration if indeed you have one

Umm, no it doesn't. You clearly have no idea what GDC registration is. Read the disclaimer at the top of the page regarding medical advice unless you are suggesting that no-one should post health questions or advice.