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What is the condition if it painful to open your mouth all the way and to chew it happened one day i think in my sleep i did have a infection in one of my wisdom teeth but since then my jaw dosen't line up right the infection cleared but persistant pain

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Dr. G Funari answered

Recommend : Recommend an evaluation by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to determine the source of your jaw pain and to evaluate the third molars. The two things are probably not related but both pose a potential problem for you long term. The jaw pain could be due to a joint problem, muscle problem, or an infection.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Lance Timmerman answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

This : This is commonly called temporomandibular joint disorder, or tmd (some say tmj, but that just describes the joint, and not the problem). Sometimes the disc that the joint uses gets out of alignment and it can be painful to move the jaw. Try 800 mg Ibuprofen 3 times per day for 3 days. If that doesn't do the trick, see your dentist. If they have tmd experience, they can help, and if not, they should be able to give an appropriate referral. You may need oral appliance therapy.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Jean Edderai answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

You : You may have a combination of tmd and as you stated an infection from the wisdom tooth area, we should now also establish the fact that you probably grind your teeth at night, your symptoms are congruent with bruxism, that pressure impinged can easily give you the feeling of your jaw not lining up. Please look for a TMJ specialist in your area to help you solve your tmd( temporo-mandibular dysfunction) . Good luck.

Answered 1/5/2019

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