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I have jaw discomfort and misaligned bite. How to correct them?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18 years old. I have jaw discomfort and a misaligned bite. I have not removed my wisdom tooth, and I have a habit of popping the jaw. I usually put my palm over the jaw near my ear, and there will be a pop. I have a gum tissue behind my molar, and I am unable to close my left side of my mouth completely. Please give me a solution.

Answered by Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Hi,

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Check your temporomandibular joint X-ray first. It sounds like a TMJ problem called a lockjaw. Depending upon the degree of damage, you require treatment. The most common solution is wearing a splint every day to prevent a rough sliding of joints. Since you are 18 years old, it is not mandatory to remove all the wisdom tooth. But if these cause the joint discomfort, then it is better to do an extraction of all the wisdom tooth. I advise you visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the doctor will give an accurate treatment plan.

Answered byDr. Geethanjali. S. S

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At November 8, 2018
Reviewed AtNovember 11, 2018

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