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Can a torn or stretched jaw ligament heal on its own? i got attacked in september and my joint is painful and slips out but i can't get to a doctor...

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See doctor: i know you said you can't get to a doctor, but I don't know why that is. You really should be seen by an oral maxillofacial specialist in my opinion.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Perhaps: Sometimes. A :torn" ligament is vague. Since these problems can be complicated, it might be worth your while to see a TMJ expert.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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A member asked:

Can a torn or stretched jaw ligament heal on its own? i got attacked in september and my joint is painful and slips out but i can't get to a doctor...

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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