A member asked:

My jaw has been locked for over 2 weeks now but i have tried everything. baths, mouth guards, and my doctors don't know how to help. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See ICCMO doctor: You have a loaded TM joint with displaced disc. You will need arthrocentesis flushing of the joint, followed by jaw manipulation to reduce disc and insertion of a neuromuscular orthotic. See a ICCMO ( international college of craniomandibular orthopedics) trained dentist for treatment.

Answered 9/17/2014

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