1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Unable to open mouth. Jaws holding up!

dentist-icon
Unable to open mouth
I am unable to open my mouth completely. Right jaw muscle feels stuck. Tried massaging but did not help. No pain as such. But jaw movement has become restricted. Cannot move jaws sideways and also cannot bring my upper and lower tooth in one line because of jaws holding up
373 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

I think your tmj is locked visit dentist immediately they will fix it back dnt open mouth wide
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Open Your Mouth to the Right Dentist

Dr.Bhupesh Gupta

The biggest fear, is the fear of the unknown. And your mouth is too precious to be treated in that fear and that too by ... Read more

Mouth Ulcers Bothering You?

Dr.N Srinivas

Mouth ulcers are often seen as round or ovoid sores and may occur in different areas inside the mouth including the tong ... Read more

What causes bad biting habit?

Dr.N Srinivas

The teeth and bone structure form the foundation of the mouth and its surrounding tissues. When this framework isn't ali ... Read more

How Healthy Is Your Mouth?

Dr.Saili Chandavarkar Shah

Gingivitis :Mildest form of periodontal disease .It cause gums to become red ,swollen and bleed easily. It is caused by ... Read more

What Does Mouth Say About Your Health Part-1

Dr.Prashant Ojha

1. WARNING SIGN: SHARP TOOTH PAINA slight discomfort in your mouth is likely a piece of popcorn or nut lodged between te ... Read more

Mouth Is the Mirror of the Body

Dr.Sivaram Gopalakrishnan

PERIODONTITIS: It is a serious gum infection. The periodontium are the tissues around a tooth, tissues that support th ... Read more

This question featured in :

Unable to open bowels
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Talk to expert dentists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a dentist
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Open Your Mouth to the Right Dentist

Dr.Bhupesh Gupta

The biggest fear, is the fear of the unknown. And your mouth is too precious to be treated in that fear and that too by ... Read more

Mouth Ulcers Bothering You?

Dr.N Srinivas

Mouth ulcers are often seen as round or ovoid sores and may occur in different areas inside the mouth including the tong ... Read more

What causes bad biting habit?

Dr.N Srinivas

The teeth and bone structure form the foundation of the mouth and its surrounding tissues. When this framework isn't ali ... Read more

How Healthy Is Your Mouth?

Dr.Saili Chandavarkar Shah

Gingivitis :Mildest form of periodontal disease .It cause gums to become red ,swollen and bleed easily. It is caused by ... Read more

What Does Mouth Say About Your Health Part-1

Dr.Prashant Ojha

1. WARNING SIGN: SHARP TOOTH PAINA slight discomfort in your mouth is likely a piece of popcorn or nut lodged between te ... Read more

Mouth Is the Mirror of the Body

Dr.Sivaram Gopalakrishnan

PERIODONTITIS: It is a serious gum infection. The periodontium are the tissues around a tooth, tissues that support th ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Mouth Not open.

 16739 Views
Mouth is not open properly due to chewing gutkha or other problem. What should i do ? Please give me the ... Read More

Mouth not open properly

 14361 Views
My age is 27. I want to know what is submucous fibrosis. I am having oral cavity problem I can't op ... Read More

Regular causing mouth ulcer

 8339 Views
Sir,i am always suffering from mouth ulcer,it is really painful,my whole mouth is full from mouth ulcers, ... Read More

Right side of jaw clicking while eating

 6142 Views
While eating their is a clicking noise on the right side of my jaw or near ears and its been one month kn ... Read More

Can't open mouth wide

 5652 Views
There is no tooth ache, but can't open mouth wide as it hurt at my right side behind ear and below jaw, t ... Read More

I am not able to open my full mouth

 50 Views
Hi A week back I had two wisdom tooth extractions of the left side upper and lower. Lower tooth extractio ... Read More

Pain in Jaw muscle

 41 Views
Hello Doctor, I am having pain in my jaw muscle whenever I open my mouth widely. I am having cramps when ... Read More

I have proble in my mouth

 42 Views
In my lower lips i show nerve clearly and my mouth is not also open properly only 2 finger And or mujhe ... Read More

Tooth jaw swell

 34 Views
My left side jaw line is completely swollen 😭😭.iam unable to move the jaw side ways or fr ... Read More

Mouth Pain

 99 Views
I woke up with a severe pain in the mouth, on the gum behind my last visible molar in the right side. Th ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.