What could cause pain and clicking sounds in the jaws?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have pain in my right jaw while opening my mouth. There is also a clicking sound while opening and closing the jaws. I also feel that my left jaw is lower than the right. I started having these symptoms in the past four to five months. I consulted a dentist but he just gave me medicines. What could be the problem? Kindly help.

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Answer 1

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Your problem of pain and clicking in the right jaw along with an imbalance in the jaw can denote a mild jaw dislocation. Taking medicine alone will not resolve the problem. You should consult an oral surgeon and get yourself evaluated and a panoramic X-ray has to be taken to diagnose the exact condition of the jaw joints. Only then a treatment can be suggested. If the joint is dislocated, then reduction and relocation must be done. If there are other conditions related to disturbed jaw function, then a combination of painkillers and muscle relaxants might help. Physiotherapy and mouthguards will help along with it.

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