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Jaw hurts when opening mouth

2019-10-27 06:32:56
Sometime the left side of my jaw hurts a lot when opening my mouth and hence i cant open my mouth fully.Then i need to adjust my mouth somehow then i can open my mouth properly.Has something dislocated?Why it hurts sometimes?
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Hello sir.. It may be due to TMJ disorder...You need to go for radiological and clinical examination to rule out the cause and management
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kindly visit dentist for furthur clinical examination and management

Answered2019-10-31 09:28:52

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it a TMJ disorder, clinical examination will help to diagnose the reason behind it, show it oral surgeon at your place.

Answered2019-10-29 10:44:18

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It looks like TMJ dislocation.
Next Steps
Get an OPG xray done .
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Restricted mouth opening during yawning.

Answered2019-10-27 18:46:46

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Yes it may be a TMJ dislocation
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visit ur nearby oral surgeon
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Don't neglect

Answered2019-10-27 17:12:31

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U might be suffering from TMJ dislocation. It may be due to various reasons. Early diagnosis and intervention is a must.First u must consult an Oral Medicine expert advice who is a specialist in Mouth and Jaw diseases.

Answered2019-10-27 06:48:31

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