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Just today been diagnosed with a dislocated jaw not caused from trauma.. what treatments can i expect?. awaiting ct scan .

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Dislocated Jaws: are usually caused by a big yawn or some other innocent movement. You can likely expect them to give you medicine to sedate you, then they will relocate your jaw. The procedure is not difficult or particularly dangerous. Hope this helps!

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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