1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Grating type noises during swallowing.

Grating type noises during swallowing

2020-01-07 13:53:24
What type of sounds normal people hear from their tmj? Is it normal to hear grating type noises from my tmj near my ear when I try to swallow my spit or food? What are the symptoms of severe tmd?
110 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Clicking noise is most common. Clicking grating have same names. One third of population have clicking so it's normal if u having abnormality while opening or closing mouth then it's considered tmd kindly chat for more feedback

Answered2020-01-08 10:23:42

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+113
Consult with a dentist
Online now
Consult Now
Hi It is not normal of having sounds from tmj...you need to go for x ray examination of the tmj to check for abnormalities ...and the treatment plan should be plan according to that
Next Steps
kindly visit dentist for further clinical examination and management

Answered2020-01-08 06:12:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

How to Swallow Big Fat Tablets/Capsules?

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

We have come across cases where adult, sensitive women want syrups in place of tablets as they find swallowing difficult ... Read more

Homeopathic Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes - Mellitus

Dr.Jyoti Singh

WHAT IS TYPE-1 DIABETES MELLITUS ?Type 1 diabetes mellitus is also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabe ... Read more

Does the Blood Type Diet Actually Work?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Blood type diets were first popularized by Peter D’Adamo in 1996, in his best selling book, Eat Right 4 Your Type.The ba ... Read more

All About Dysphagia (Difficulty in Swallowing)

Dr.Kumar Parth

Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. It refers to the sensation of food sticking or getting hung up in the base of you ... Read more

Can Loud Noises From Crackers at Diwali Affect My Baby's Hearing?

Dr.Rushabh Mehta

Yes, exposure to very loud sounds (above 85 decibels) can damage your baby's hearing to some extent. The extent of the d ... Read more

Why You Should Be Paying More Attention to Eating or Swallowing!

Mr.Prasanna Hegde

Swallowing problems across the age group in India is much ignored by medical and non medical professions. There are numb ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Recently Asked Questions

I have TMJ...

14 Views
I am facing clicking sound and pain when close mouth and chwing ...my dental told me that is. Tmj. ..wha ...Read More

Pain in upper teeth

17 Views
Hello dr,my 9 year old kid is complaining of pain and little bleeding from his upper maxillary teeth he ...Read More

Tongue ulcers

16 Views
Hello, I am having tongue ulcers from past one month. I already visited GP, GI and dentists as well but n ...Read More

Loosing milk teeth

43 Views
My son is 6 years old still he has not lost his baby teeth. What age is it normal to start loosing. I see ...Read More

Mouth breather and bruxism

58 Views
I'm really concerned abt my quality of sleep have been to an ent and dentist both of them have brushed of ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.