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I have tmj and have been living with jaw pain on and off for 2 months now. i opened my mouth a bit wide. could that cause my jaw to dislocate?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
TMJ pain: You are right about opening your mouth wide. Try not to do this. Eat a soft diet. If you have not seen anyone to evaluate and treat your TMJ it is important that you do. My ou can be treated.
Answered 9/29/2016
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TMJ disorder: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and treatment.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Disk Displacement?: Hard to say without a thorough history and exam. Cause, frequency and severity very important. I would see a TMJ/TMD specialist. If you are locking (which sounds like you are- closed lock,) the disk may be dislocating. Do you have clicking and/or popping when opening and/or closing?
Answered 3/23/2015
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Causes are obsure: Sounds like a disk displacement in your TMJ. Causes of TMJ obscure. See a TMJ expert for advice.
Answered 3/23/2015
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