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What could be making my jaw go out of alignment all the time?
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Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 1/10/2013
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TMJ: Your temporomandibular joint is the likely cause of this problem. These joints are the hinge joints of your jaw. If you stick your index finger in your ear and open and close your jaw you can actually feel this joint moving. Sometimes if it is really inflammed or not moving smoothly you will feel a catching sensation or clunk. Grinding your teeth (bruxism) may aggravate. See your dentist.
Answered 6/29/2018
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Hypermobility: Could be a hypermobility of the jaw muscles and ligaments.
Answered 4/16/2013
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