A member asked:

Is it possible for my jaw to get dislocated after wisdom teeth removal?

14 doctors weighed in across 8 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Possible yes, but very unlikely, although those things do happen. If you suspect any issues with your bite or jaw alignment, consult with your dentist (or the dentist who removed the tooth).

Answered 12/26/2021

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes.: In order for the surgeon to gain access to the wisdom tooth, quite often they open your mouth wider than is normal for you to do on your own, particularly if you are sedated while they do the extraction. If you feel like the jaw is dislocated, i would call the surgeon and ask to be seen quickly.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Or...: There is a bit of cartilage called a disc that sits between the upper and lower jaw that can become displaced after having your jaw open for a long period of time. It may or may not have been there prior to the surgery but staying open can be the last straw. See your surgeon if you are having any trouble.

Answered 3/3/2018

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Hematoma?: It is possible to develop a bruise called a hematoma after any mouth surgery.

Answered 3/7/2018

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Dr. David May answered

Yes: A difficult extraction can put a lot of pressure on the tmj. It is especially possible if your joints have more mobility to them than average. If it did it is possible for it to go back on it's own, but if it is not getting better you should see the surgeon who did the surgery.

Answered 3/7/2018

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Maybe: Anything is possible, however, unlikely. It is important to address this concern with your oral surgeon as part of informed consent.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Perhaps: In days gone by, and perhaps still, surgeons have used something called a molt gag or prop to "crank" open the mouth to have access whilst removing wisdom teeth. For patients who have been IV sedated, this may have proven to be over-opening or leverage on the jaw joint and may cause stretching of the ligaments and displacement of the cartilage. If so, this could explain the "dislocation".

Answered 7/3/2018

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Jaw or Joint: Unlikely to have jaw dislocated. More likely TMJ disk. Not common but I've seen it. See oral surgeon ASAP to determine if problem exists.

Answered 7/24/2018

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