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What causes the jaw to shift to the side while opening wide?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have not really thought about this until now. I notice that my jaw gets shifted to the side while opening my mouth wide and during closing. I want to know whether my jaw is misaligned or dislocated. I do not have pain and swelling. I did not have any accidents recently. I have undergone surgery seven years back on my face due to a blood clot. Can I have a possibility to fix this issue?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Mohammed Wajid

Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I suggest you do some exercise for jaw alignment and it makes your face look beautiful. You can do neck curls, collarbone backups, tongue twisters, vowel sounds, and chin-ups. Doing facial exercises helps in maintaining neck and facial muscles. It keeps the jawline sharper, but they do not fix the issue. To look and feel healthy, you need to have good eating habits and do exercise regularly. These exercises will really help you.

If there is no improvement in 15 days, have a follow-up to learn other improved methods. Try to check whether your jaw looks misaligned or you feel like it.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Answered by Mohammed Wajid
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 17, 2020
Reviewed At October 21, 2024

Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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