Do i have a dislocated jaw or worse tmd?

I am not sure!!: Temporomandibular disorders, jaw pain, orofacial pain or jaw joint problems are terms which denotes chronic jaw pain problem which is not due to any dental pathology. Some of the common symptoms are jaw pain, jaw locking, jaw popping, ear pain, neck pain, headaches, ear stuffiness, and face pain. If you are having any of these symptoms, see an orofacial pain specialist. Find one on www.Aaop.Org.

Depends: These problems can only be uncovered by a complete evaluation by a dentist experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of tmd's . I encourage you to take the next step!

Signs and Symptoms : Depending on the signs and the symptoms you are experiencing. See a dentist who is specialist in tmd.

Depends on the cause: The diagnosis and who presented it to you is imperative. Did you find out by talking to someone who has it or read about it online? Did a dentist or another specialist (i.e. Ent, neurologists, chiropractor, etc., ) discuss this with you. If in doubt, see a tmj/tmd specialist.

Perhaps: 3 signs of TMJ dysfunction: joint noises, joint pain & limited oral opening. Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. A splint or physical therapy would be next. Occasionally muscle relaxants, biofeedback. Xrays are done for diagnosis. Surgery usually reserved for serious symptoms not responsive to other treatments. See a board certified oral surgeon.

See OFP specialist: for evaluation and diagnosis. Orofacial Pain provides diagnosis and management of pain in the face, TMJ disorders, locking jaw as well as, associated headaches and neck pain. They are the experts in this field. Good luck.