Question 1

ear cartilage dislocate? i get terrible pain outside ear. very painful to touch and move jaw. if i pull my earlobe a bit it will pop and pain stops.

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Ear pain: if you have had some sort of trauma or surgery it may be possible for the cartilage to click or pop.  However it sounds more likely that you are have issues with your TMJ or hinge joint of your jaw.  That is located in that area.  You can place your finger in front of your ear, and feel the joint when you open and close your mouth.  It can be very painful.  Certainly have your doctor check.

Question 2

i dislocated my knee 8 monts ago.partial tear to medial and cruciate ligaments.damage to minescus and cartilage.would you recommend a arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is too long for recovery.

Question 3

how would i know if my jaw was dislocated?

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Pain and...: She  you clench your teeth the teeth do not come together correctly.

Question 4

what causes jaw dislocations?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: A malocclusion, opening too wide, grinding your teeth, chewing too much gum, having oral surgery done can cause dislocation of the tmj. Any one or more of the above situations will do it. These are the most common causes, there are plenty of others.

Question 5

will a dislocated jaw reset itself?

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Yes and No: If it is very minor most can reset a dislocated jaw, but a more severe dislocated jaw usually needs treatment from a doctor.  I posit if you have a severe dislocated jaw the pain will dictate you to the doctor to have it treated.

Question 6

what are the signs of a dislocated jaw?

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Bite not normal: To really know if your jaw is dislocated you'll need to have a clinical exam but one common finding with dislocation is a sudden change in your bite, specifically a sense that your back teeth don't fit together normally. If it pulls strongly to one side or another on opening it may in fact be broken. Get it looked at sooner rather than later.

Question 7

who should be seen for a dislocated jaw?

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Dislocated jaw: Many general dentist can relocate a jaw or specialist like a prosthodontist or an oral surgeon.

Question 8

who should i see to fix a dislocated jaw?

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Oral Surgeon: Or go to the emergency room and have one of the er physicians treat you.

Question 9

are there some causes of a dislocated jaw?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: A dislocated jaw can be caused by forceful yawning or by some sort of trauma or impact with the face. Common causes of jaw dislocation include a punch to the face, sports injuries, and car accidents.

Question 10

does it hurt to get your dislocated jaw fixed?

Accepted Answer

Nonsense: Your jaw is not dislocated as long as you can open and fully close your teeth together. Anyone who tells you that your jawe is dislocated and needs to re-align your jaw for treatment of  TMJ is a quack. Your bite can be bad and need correction, is that is what you mean? Your jaw is dislocated if you cannot close your teeth together, and then you should go to get help at once. You can have anesthes.

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Ear cartilage dislocate? i get terrible pain outside ear. very painful to touch and move jaw. if i pull my earlobe a bit it will pop and pain stops.

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I dislocated my knee 8 monts ago.partial tear to medial and cruciate ligaments.damage to minescus and cartilage.would you recommend a arthroscopy?

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How would i know if my jaw was dislocated?

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What causes jaw dislocations?

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Who should be seen for a dislocated jaw?

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