A member asked:

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
Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Get Help ASAP: See your dentist or TMJ specialist ASAP to make sure everything is OK.

Answered 3/21/2015

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