Jaw-locked

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Jaw-locked

Asked for Female, 35 Years

I got jaw locked for quite sometime. a week back i went to an ENT, who prescribed me paracetamol with some mixture. but now it's been more than 2 days already that it reappeared. and it's even worst than previously. please help

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Ms. Iera Kaul Sharma Speech Therapist 20 yrs exp Faridabad · Accepted Answer

Ms. Iera Kaul Sharma

Speech Therapist 20 yrs exp Faridabad

Lock jaw is a problem of the joint, it is as similar problem as having problem in knee joint. Depending upon the degeneration already happened in the joint bone or capsule, the treatment may be medicinal/splint/surgery. The diagnosis can be made by simple x rays or CT or MRI.

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Kindly see a oral and maxillofacial surgeon for further evaluation

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