A member asked:

Is my jaw disloacted? for a few months now i have noticed in photos that one side of my face looks larger than the other. when i open my mouth my chin goes to the left and a bone sticks out in front of my ear on the right side.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have : Have you had trauma? Have you had pain? Often we have assymetry in our faces/jaws and then one day just happen to notice it. Can't tell you via email communications. The best way to have this assessed would be to have your dentist or doctor evaluate you.

Answered 4/30/2017

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Dr. G Funari answered

From : From your description it sounds liked the condyle ("ball" portion) of the left temporomandibular joint is not translating properly out of the fossa as you open your mouth. This creates a situation where your jaw will deviate to the left (affected side) and you may be able to feel the prominence of the right condyle as it translates forward and to the left. There can be several causes for this condition such as a fracture, displacement of the joint disc, ankylosis of the joint, or development of a growth in the joint to name a few. You should seek an evaluation from a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to assess the cause of this problem.

Answered 8/24/2018

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