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Effects of spasm in muscle near jaw area
My jaw muscles have developed spasm, probably due to excessive clenching type activity. As a result, it has changed the position of my jaw and bite, changed the shape of my face, jaw clicking and sometimes locking with some neck and back related problems. Can this activity permanently damage my jaw joint or something? Is this problem curable? How can I help myself with dentist's treatment (splint >splint+braces >braces) for this problem? Please help...
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Nothing to worry about. Just visit a dentist. If there is any bite problem then braces or invisalign will work. It is curable. Do not perform clenching now. Also you can visit a cosmetologist for same.
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Stop clenching habit.
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Try to put mouth in relaxed condition. Don't bite again and again when not Chewing anything.
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Clinical assessment is needed
Splint will be helpful
If bite is altered braces or Invisalign
Jaw shape can be corrected with surgery or Botox
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
No it wil not cause any harm to your jaw,yes it is creating some spasm but few days later you will get relief.
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Dr. Balaji K
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
yess, it is curable with diligent and expert treatment planning . I have done a speciality course in this . would be glad to help you .
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Dr. Peeyush Sharma
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
It may be myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome or disc displacement with reduction..It is reversible..soft diet advised for some time.In case of any misalinged teeth correction should be done for that.
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follow up after a week
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