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Dislocated Jaw

Dislocated jaw happens when the lower jaw moves out of its normal position at one or both joints where the lower jaw bone joins to the skull. Pain, speech difficulties, drooling of mouth, locked jaw indicates that the jaw is dislocated. A slight break usually heals on its own without any medical intervention. However, when the crack is severe supportive medical care may be required.

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Why am I unable to open my mouth fully?

Query: Hello doctor,I had a jaw lock on the right side of my face but yesterday I fell and the left side of the jaw is in pain. I cannot eat or open my mouth all the way. Also, my tooth has been pushed down. So, I do not know what to do. I am really upset and I am crying now.  Read Full »


Dr. Honey Nandwani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be due to a dislocated jaw post trauma or a fracture. So, first, get an X-ray done. Then only the exact cause can be ruled out. You can take painkillers like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Do cool compresses over the cheek. Regards.   Read Full »

I have sensory issues after the maxillary sinus fracture. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I damaged the walls of my maxillary sinus and my jaw in an accident. In addition, I had an orbital blowout fracture, which required an incision to my lower eyelid and the repositioning and stabilization of the bone with titanium plates. After 35 days, my jaw is okay, and I can eat and c...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Nerve injury takes time to regain sensation, and it is impossible to get a complete sensation like before the accident. Take a multivitamin like Neurobion Forte (Vitamin B complex) once daily for one or two m...  Read Full »

I have a dislocated TMJ. Is it incurable?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from jaw pain and stiffness for a while now which can sometimes result in a headache and pain in the ears. I also can hear my jaws pop when I open my mouth wide. I visited a dentist regarding this issue and after an X-ray, it was concluded that I have a dislocated T...  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is always a cause associated with it, that can be one of the following: Habitual one-sided chewing. Missing posterior teeth from one side. Decayed teeth on one. Malocclusion. In case you have one of the above-mentioned conditions associated or night clinc...  Read Full »

Can a bone in the throat break by yawning?

Query: Hi doctor, I yawned and heard a popping sound and got hurt. Did I break something in my throat? Can a bone from the throat be broken due to yawning?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from pain in the throat after yawning. And your query is about the possibility of breaking a bone from the throat after yawning. I think it is impossible, and only...  Read Full »

I have a popping and locking feeling in my left jaw. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I usually get a popping and locking sensation in my left jaw which happens while eating and getting up in the morning. I also have a partially erupted wisdom tooth in that part. I read about TMJ on the internet and I am getting anxiety because of it. I am very afraid. Recently, the jaw...  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to be afraid of. You seem to have recurrent disc displacement. The main cause can be the one you mentioned, your half-erupted tooth. I suggest you get it removed and make sure you eat from both the sides. The joint gets stressed if you eat from only one...  Read Full »

I have a dislocated jaw and have been having sharp pain which makes chewing difficult. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, For the last couple of days my jaw has been displaced. There is a sharp pain in jaw and I cannot chew as it hurts a lot. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to visit a dentist and get an X-ray done for the wisdom tooth to know if there is a reason for this. At your age is it a common problem that the wisdom tooth is about to erupt or it is irritating the gums and jaws? Do not worry just visit a nearby den...  Read Full »

Why do I get pain in head, neck and shoulders while opening the mouth?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having problems with my mouth or jaw. I get really bad headaches and pain throughout my head, neck, and shoulders. After going to the doctor and dentist back and forth many times, I was given an x-ray in the open and closed mouth positions, and they found the following. Tec...  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you already have a previous history of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problem, condyle's dislocation might appear as a huge problem but do not worry. There are nonsurgical approaches that will be tried first by your oral surgeon. Suppose you have not visited your local ...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from a dislocated mandibular jaw since a few months. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed my jaw (mandible) has gone backward in the last few months, I had a fine jaw all over my life and coincidentally I have been mouth breathing for the last seven to eight months.  Read Full »


Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It does not happen naturally or on its own if you remember any injury or any teeth extraction that might have caused teeth movement. In fact, more than the mandible going backward there are chances that you might have developed protruded maxil...  Read Full »

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