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Jaw deviates to left while opening
My jaw deviates to the left when I open my mouth. Also hear clicking sounds. Plus when I clench my teeth the tmj on right side feels hollow as compared to the left bcs the jaw deviates to the left. What is the ideal treatment?
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You are suffering from TMJ problem .
Consult your dental surgeon soon.’
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Home remedies will not cure your problem
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Don’t take hard food stuffs.
Don’t take big bite.
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Your symptoms seems to be indicating towards tmj (joint of your Jaws) problem. Kindly visit nearest dentist and get evaluated for the same. You may require few x ray investigations.
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As a first aid you can take hot pack or towel and place it on your jaw joints area if there is pain. This helps to relax the muscles and temporarily reduces the discomfort
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You must consult an Oral Medicine expert advice who is a specialist in Mouth and Jaw diseases and cancer
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You are suffering form Temporomandibular Joint disorder. This disorder is managed exclusively by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You need to consult a maxillofacial surgeon before your problem worsens
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consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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this problem worsens if left unattended
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Maybe you have a TMJ problem or some infection, which leads to these symptoms
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You consult a Dentist, check with an OPG and then refer to an Oral Surgeon for the needful
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult a dentist or an oral surgeon. You may require X-ray of the TMJ. Your dentist will give you some precautions to protect the joint from getting injured further. Your occlusion also needs to be checked
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