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Wisdom Tooth link with Jaw Deviation
Is there any evidence that removing unerupted impacted wisdom teeth will remove pressure from the jaw joints?
Will it cure jaw deviation and jaw popping in any way? Or will it make the problem worse due to prolonged mouth opening for wisdom tooth extraction surgery?
Is it worth going for surgical extraction of the wisdom teeth as a cure for TMJ disorder? Or is it not related to TMJ disorder in any way?
If the unerupted impacted tooth is not paining or giving problem at the moment, is it worth going for a wisdom tooth removal surgery only for the purpose of curing TMJ?
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Go for opg xray..
Most of times after removal of wisdom tooth
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Yes in some cases it ll help,go for removal
Of wisdom tooth
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TMJ pain is a complex issue with multiple reasons, one of them is wisdom tooth impaction. It can also be caused due to tooth crowding, muscle spasm, low electrolytes and dehydration or any anatomical anomaly.
Next Steps
Please visit a dentist to rule out all the other possibilities. They will also ask you to take an xray and give you the best option.
Health Tips
Try to maintain your overall health. Excercise and hydrate.
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Get impacted wisdom tooth removed, initially. If tmj disorders cure after 2 weeks,nothing to worry. You can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve tmj disorders.
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Kindly attach OPG for better assistance.
The most common reason for jaw popping and deviation is because of impacted wisdom teeth.
Access for the last tooth is difficult,so wide opening is mandatory,it ll not cause any issues for prolonged duration,it ll resolve in a week,provided you follow all the instructions given by ur dental surgeon
If u don't extract impacted teeth than ur TMJ issue will turn more severe.
It is wise to get them extracted rather than keeping it.
Hope ur question is answered.
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby oral and maxillofacial surgeon for physical examination and evaluation
Health Tips
*Avoid wide opening of mouth.
*Using spoon while having food instead of hand.
*use cold or warm sponging near the TMJ joint externally.
*Avoid over use of jaw muscles
*when u yawn support ur jaw with ur hand
*If u have any habit of grinding or clenching plz do avoid it.
*Avoid sleeping on the side which is affected.
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Dr. Bagmi Mahapatra
Dental Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Opg xray will give a detailed view about the positioning of the wisdom teeth and how it is affecting the TMJ.
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please visit your nearest dentist for further diagnosis.
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