hi  my name is sara and my jaw keeps locking and clicking and i dont know if it is a medical problem or a dental problem people have told me it could be from gum chewing or grinding of the teeth but i dont chew gum and when im awake i dont grind my teeth  but when im asleep i dont know because im a deep sleeper this has been going on for more than a year and people say i will grow out of it but im afrade my jaw will pop out of place can you give me any suggestions??
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The locking and clicking of the joint could be because of the bruise leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. The other possible cause can be because of malocclusion, which results in abnormal forces over the joint. Consult an oral physician and get it diagnosed.  You can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. Furthermore, you can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. Take soft diet. This can be solved by wearing a night guard. Consult oral physician and get it treated. Do not take tension, because tension aggravates joint problems. I hope my answer will help you, take care.