Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
Dentistry
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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 TMJ. However, the dentist said that I will most probably always be able to not open my mouth too wide and my jaws will almost always pop despite medication and physiotherapy. I have a hard time believing that this is incurable. Is my dentist right to say that it cannot be cured?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
There is always a cause associated with it, that can be one of the following:
In case you have one of the above-mentioned conditions associated or night clinching of teeth, you will be cured.
Your doctor may be wrong. TMJ-associated conditions can be treated and managed with better prognosis.
For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist
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