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Unable to open my jaw
Sir/Mam,
I am unable to open my jaw completely.The right side seems to get stuck in the event of opening. No problems in speaking but problems do arise in the event of chewing something hard. What is the possible problem for this? What do you recommend?
Almost 3-4 months old.
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Since when u have this problem , have to find out the reason ...it can be treated well , sometimes after braces treatment also patient develops TMJ problem .
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don't open your mouth too wide TMJ might dislocate, so show a dental surgeon
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This can be a case of trauma or a case of a autoimmune disorder . Both of which can be corrected . So nothing to worry . I think you have waited for 3-4months so mayb its not hurting you much . You can first show a dentist and then mayb heat foaming can be done n clinic examination and proper history is required. Visit a dentist asap
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This sounds as a case of trauma to the temporomandibular joint. You didn't give the history of onset. Was there any dislocation that time. Any history of trauma to the joint. Sometimes the joint is relocated but the inflammation persists.
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Visit a dentist near by your place and get thorough checkup done
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Do not chew any thing hard from the affected side and see a dentist asap.
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Dr. Girish PV
Orthodontist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its mostly a case of TMJ disorder. Needs immediate attention with a tmj specialist who does neuromuscular treatment
See www.tmjindia.com..
Hes the best tmj specialist i know of.
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