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My jaw has been locked fo 3 days now. what can i do to fix it?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See an OMFS: See an Oral Surgeon. Get evaluated and treated by someone trained and experience treating patients with TMD\TMJ.
Answered 4/2/2015
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Treatable condition: See an Orofacial Pain practitioner. They are the experts in the TMJ / TMD field. Your OFP doctor can give you more details about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Answered 10/17/2014
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Oral surgeon: See an oral surgeon. Your TMJ (jaw joint) has the disk locked out of position. It can be freed by manipulation of the jaw. Often under sedation.
Answered 4/2/2015
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