What can i do about a dislocated jaw?

Get help!: Dislocated jaw requires professional attention. See a dentist who is experienced tin the diagnosis and treatment of tmd's

Relax and...: A dislocated jaw can be very scary. The anxiety experienced can cause a person to tense their muscles, which makes repositioning more difficult. If the patient breathes slowly and relaxes and moves the jaw from side to side while slowly trying to open and close should help correct this. If this does not work, a dental professional is trained to manipulate the jaw and "reduce" the dislocation.

Dislocated Jaw: A broken jaw is a fracture in the jaw bone. A dislocated jaw means the lower part of the jaw has moved out of its normal position at one or both joints where the jaw approximates the skull. Both conditions are best treated by a qualified physician or oral surgeon.