i bit down hard, not real hard, but fairly hard 2 times top teeth over bottom teeth to check my bite. would that be enough force to dislocate my jaw?

Question

I have a dislocated/locked jaw and my teeth hurt. What do you suggest?

Answer 1

Unlikely: Unlikely, a jaw dislocation is usually extremely painful. Certain maneuvers can cause it to dislocate though. If you are not in a lot of pain, unlikely, if it continues to give you discomfort, but not extreme pain, I would just give it more time to heal. As always, close follow up with your doctor is recommended.

Answer 2

Jaw Pain Relief: The force needed to dislocate your jaw cannot be made by biting hard. Most often a dislocation can occur with trauma from the outside of the jaw.

Answer 3

Probably not: However if you are feeling, pain or a change in hour bite, have your Dentist check it out.

Answer 4

Infection: If your tooth was abscessed prior to its removal, infection may remain in your jaw for several weeks. Antibiotics will help your body fight the infection & allow healing to occur.

Answer 5

Inflammation: Sometimes, inflammation follows infection, which can increase the levelmof pain. Nsaid's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) can decrease the inflammation, which can decrease the pain.

Answer 6

Huh?: Your question does not make any sense. Please resubmit.

Answer 7

See dentist: There is little you can do on your own. See a dentist that can diagnose your problem and offer appropriate treatment. To find a dentist in your area see your own dentist or a dentist listed under www.Aaop.Org or www.Aacfp.Org.

Answer 8

??: I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish. Numbing your teeth will not enable you to increase jaw movement.

Answer 9

Several reasons: Clenching your teeth can be referred too as grinding your teeth or bruxism. Clenching can be attributed to stress or malocclusion, certain medications and parkinson disease as well etc..... This can be corrected to a certain degree and you may need to wear an occlusal appliance. But you need to have a consultaiion with a TMJ specialist.

Answer 10

Stress: Or anger. Find ways to relax, or reduce your stress.

Answer 11

No one knows : There are may theories, but no one agrees on the cause.

Answer 12

Not clear: The cause of bruxism is not completely agreed upon, but daily stress may be the trigger in many people. It has been estimated that nearly 70% of bruxism occurs as a result of stress or anxiety that is affecting people subconsciously during sleep. Some people actually clench their teeth and never feel symptoms.

Answer 13

If sudden change: If this was due to a recent injury to your jaw then it might be dislocated. Another possible cause is a misalignment of your temporomandibular joints (tmj). In either case, this would be a sudden change to your bite as if something was suddenly wrong. Whatever the cause, it would be wise on your part to see a dentist asap to evaluate your teeth, occlusion and joints.

Answer 14

Possible: Recent event? You may have an issue with the joint that connects your jaw to your skull called the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) there is a movable piece of cartilage in the joint that can be dislocated causing pain on opening or closing and make you feel that your teeth are off. Another possibility is fracture if you had recent trauma. See a dentist for further consult.

Answer 15

Evaluation: Only a visit to a dentist for evaluation can lead to an answer to your question.

Answer 16

Implant: Hi, see a specialist for dental implant.

Answer 17

You can have tooth: implant . See your dentist.

Answer 18

Implant: See a dentist for an exam and discuss your treatment options. In many cases the best way to replace a missing tooth is with an implant. A dentist can evaluate your mouth and re maiming teeth to see if this can work for you. Other options may be a bridge or a partial denture.

Answer 19

Bone support: Teeth don't just fall out. Bone/gum support must be lost for this to happen. Often adjacent teeth also have support loss. If no bone, nothing to support implant or bridge/partial. How long has it been since your last Dental Exam? Please see Dentist for comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan rather than just a patch.

Answer 20

Implant and crown: If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root. The result is a tooth that looks and functions as close as possible to the one that you lost.

Answer 21

Several Options: A fixed partial denture (bridge), removable partial denture ("plate") or an implant-retained crown can be used to replace missing teeth. Consult with your dentist regarding the best option for your situation.

i bit down hard, not real hard, but fairly hard 2 times top teeth over bottom teeth to check my bite. would that be enough force to dislocate my jaw?

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