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Hi, I'm 18 years old and a while ago my jaw started popping. I then got headaches all the time and recently my jaw got to hurting at certain parts of the day very badly. Just today my faceFace pain started feeling completely numb. I was wondering if it had to do with my jaw.
Jaw clicking is common and doesn't always signal a problem. If there's no pain or limitation of movement associated with your jaw clicking, you probably don't have a TMJ disorder.
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:
Pain or tenderness of your jaw
Aching pain in and around your ear
Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing
Aching facial pain
A clicking sound or grating sensation when opening your mouth or chewing
Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Headache
Uncomfortable bite
An uneven bite, because one or more teeth are making premature contact
You may feel pain or tenderness, even when you aren't moving your jaw. But in most cases, the pain or tenderness worsens when you move your jaw.
Jaw clicking is common and doesn't always signal a problem. If there's no pain or limitation of movement associated with your jaw clicking, you probably don't have a TMJ disorder.
Source : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tmj-disorders/DS00355/DSECTION=2