Question 1

avn invade the upper&lower jaw bones (onj), out of 28 once healthy teeth 5 remain, 9 was extracted the rest came out on their own when will it end?

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Hard to say: It is very nasty and invasive. Treatment requires stopping the osteoporosis med, often surgery to remove the necrosed bone and enhance new bone growth  and sometimes in severe cases bone grafts. Overall the incidence of avn is not that great, you are just very unlucky. I wish you all the best

Question 2

left jaw pain?

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Many things: Heart attack, impacted wisdom tooth, TMJ dysfunction, ear infection, muscle spasm, deep cavity in a tooth or into the nerve, poor sleeping position, your a boxer, etc.

Question 3

jaw lock for 2 days?

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Closed lock: Probably an issue referred to as a TMJ closed lock. This is not dangerous and usually is a result of inflammation resulting from chronic bruxism (tooth grinding) while you are asleep at night. It will likely resolve on it's own, but may require a visit to an oral surgeon. You'll want to consult with your dentist for splint therapy to avoid this in the future and to protect your joints and teeth.

Question 4

what causes lock jaw?

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Several causes: Lock jaw or the inability to open or close the lower jaw can be related to a number of causes.  An infection, spasm of the muscles that control the opening and closing of the lower jaw, a broken jaw that did not heal correctly, and problems associated with the meniscus or disc in the TMJ are some possible causes.

Question 5

how to fix my lock jaw?

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Depends on the cause: Lock jaw or the ability to open and close the lower jaw may occur from a number of different causes.  The recommended course of treatment is dependent upon the cause.

Question 6

wheni chew my jaw hurts?

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TMJ vs GCA: In your age group this is sometimes a worrisome sign known as jaw claudication and can bee seen with giant cell arteritis ( temporal arteritis) and polymyalgia rheumatica.  Probably a good idea to see doc to eliminate the possibility.

Question 7

what causes habsburg jaw?

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Genetics: Prognathism (also known as habsburg jaw) is a term describing the relationship of the mandible and/or maxilla to the skeletal base where either of the jaws protrudes beyond a predetermined line in the coronal plane of the skull. In general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics this is assessed clinically or radiographically (cephalometrics).  It is genetic.

Question 8

how to loosen up jaw tmj?

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Loosen tmj: Best way to do this is with moist heat...Not a heating pad...I recommend a wet washcloth. Hold it over the TMJ for 5-10 minutes 3-4 times a day. You will feel things loosen up.

Question 9

left side jaw locking up?

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TMJ: Usually signifies TMJ disk out of position. Can be a serious problem. Best option: see a TMJ-orofacial pain specialist. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Question 10

how to stop jaw clenching?

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Bruxism: Clenching or grinding the teeth is called bruxism.  It often leads to pain in the jaw joint or tmj.  It is often habitual, but relaxation therapy, massage and biofeedback can be helpful.  In order to not wear your teeth down, a lot of patients wear a bite guard or bite block.  If pain in the jaw joints does occur, a few things hat help include a soft diet, not chewing gum anti-inflammatories.

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