Question 1

is it possible to have my whole jaw built up in a chin augmentation? my chin and jaw are both very small and weak--can both be built up at the same time when i get chin augmentation?

Accepted Answer

There : There are many different types of lower jaw implants available.  There are extended anatomic shaped chin implants that can give a more squared appearance of the chin region.  If the sides of the jawline are weak as well, there are implants that can be placed in this region as well (gonial angle).  
You may be a better candidate for mandibular advancement surgery in which the bone of the mandible is advanced forward.
Consult a plastic surgeon or oral surgeon experienced in these procedures.
Best of luck to you.
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Question 2

my jaw has been locked for 58 hours! i cannot eat drink or take medications! i feel so weak everything hurts! will i be okay, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Oral Surgeon: Please see an oral surgeon ASAP for an evaluation as to the reasons why your jaw is locked. You'll also need to hydrate to avoid dehydration.

Question 3

what can be done for weak jaw muscles?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: There are several different types of physical therapy that can be done to increase the strength of your jaw muscles.  Consult your dentist.

Question 4

feeling like an elephant on my chest. lower jaw is tingling, weak?

Accepted Answer

: Please go to the ER - this may be angina

Question 5

jaw / foot numbness and weakness, is there a connection between the two?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: Jaw and foot numbness are usually not related as part of a clinical picture. Numbness in general is a sign of a neurological problem. Jaw numbness involves a cranial nerve and foot numbness lumbar nerves.

Question 6

what to do if i have an overbite, i've had braces but my lower jaw is 'weak/underdeveloped'?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontic reeval: Please see a fully qualified orthodontic specialist for reevaluation.  You might benefit from additional orthodontic treatment or from facial surgery, or from both.  Perhaps a simple chin implant would help.  Seek additional information.

Question 7

what plastic surgery is best to correct a weak jaw line, i am young and not fat, but i have no jaw contours.

Accepted Answer

Lipo vs chin implant: Depending on the cause of your "weak jawline", there are different surgical options.

It is difficult to tell from your picture, but if there is any fatty tissue present, sometimes simply submental and neck liposuction is effective.   Alternatively, if your chin is weak, a small chin implant can be placed in addition to liposuction,  it should only be done by a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 8

i have had a twitching jaw for about 20 mins every day  for about 6 weeks. no weakness. jaw moves fine. always had body twitches for years.
worrying?

Accepted Answer

20 minute twitch: The description of the problem suggests the twitching might be related to an activity, time of day, or relationship.  Twitches (tics) can be annoying but commonly relate to fatigue, anxiety, tension of some sort.  The clue is that most of the time it is not there.

Question 9

got my cavities filled. can it make my jaw loose or weak in anyway?? i sometime feel like upper jaw drops on d lower when i talk. why is it? m scared.

Accepted Answer

Transient Anxiety: Based on the information provided, I would suspect anxiety. Sometimes transient anxiety can be a side effect of certain medications or dental procedures. The bones of the upper jaw are firmly attached to the skull, so that they are quite incapable of any independent motion.

Question 10

started as neck pain/weakness down the sides, has moved up into my jaw and temples. no form of impact or injury. is it stress? or is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

TMJ ?: 27 yo female with unilateral "neck, jaw &amp; temple" pain absent trauma might have Temporal Mandibular Disorder, sometimes called "TMJ". Differential diagnosis might include cranial nerve disorders. See a primary care doctor to begin. At some point a specialist and MRI might be necessary.  Seek care urgently if there is severe headache, fever, dizziness, or ipsilateral arm weakness.

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Is it possible to have my whole jaw built up in a chin augmentation? my chin and jaw are both very small and weak--can both be built up at the same time when i get chin augmentation?

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My jaw has been locked for 58 hours! i cannot eat drink or take medications! i feel so weak everything hurts! will i be okay, what do i do?

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What can be done for weak jaw muscles?

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Feeling like an elephant on my chest. lower jaw is tingling, weak?

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Jaw / foot numbness and weakness, is there a connection between the two?

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What to do if i have an overbite, i've had braces but my lower jaw is 'weak/underdeveloped'?

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What plastic surgery is best to correct a weak jaw line, i am young and not fat, but i have no jaw contours.

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I have had a twitching jaw for about 20 mins every day for about 6 weeks. no weakness. jaw moves fine. always had body twitches for years. worrying?

A member asked:

Got my cavities filled. can it make my jaw loose or weak in anyway?? i sometime feel like upper jaw drops on d lower when i talk. why is it? m scared.

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Started as neck pain/weakness down the sides, has moved up into my jaw and temples. no form of impact or injury. is it stress? or is something wrong?

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