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I may have displaced my jaw. my tmj was healing. i put my finger in my mouth and that may have caused it.my teeth and mouth to not close all the way.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Orofacial pain: When dislocation does occur, the patient is in obvious distress with pain that increases at each attempt to close his/her jaw. The mandible is locked open with contact only between the most posterior teeth and an anterior open bite. See an orofacial pain practitioner for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 9/24/2014
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Disc: There's a cartilaginous disc in each jaw joint. If the disc becomes displaced it can adversely alter jaw joint function, preventing teeth from concluding properly. Call your Dentist immediately.
Answered 10/10/2014
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Get Help ASAP: See your dentist or TMJ specialist ASAP to make sure everything is OK.
Answered 3/21/2015
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