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When i open my jaw all the way on side comes out farther then the other is this tmd?

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Dr. Richard Reams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Changes in jaw open: It is common to see people who have their jaws show changes in the sides of there Temporomandibular joint when they open their mouth so this is not bad but can be a sign of early changes in the joint and this could lead to problems but then it may not as many never have problems. If you get severe pain with the jaw with opening and closing or biting then it could developing a problem.

Answered 6/22/2015

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Dr. David Epstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Could be: What is happening is your jaw is dislocating at the joint at the base of your skull when you open, therefore causing a deviation upon opening. This is very common with TMD and you should be seen by a dentist. Many times if this goes untreated, symptoms progress and more radical treatments such as arthroscentisis sometimes are treatments to help lessen your symptoms. trauma can also cause this

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. David Kam answered

TMJ disorder: If you have no pain, it does not matter!

Answered 6/19/2015

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Possibly: This may be, for you, normal anatomic function. That said, you may also have joint dysfunction. Start with your Dentist for an examination to see if treatment is warranted.

Answered 6/19/2015

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TMJ: that means that one of your two joints has a worn cartlidge disc between the ball at the end of your lower jaw to the socket in the base of your skull,several treatment options can be discussed with you oral surgeon or TMJ specialist .

Answered 6/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, TMJ syndrome: If you experience any of the range movement symptoms, you should speak to your doctor or, better yet, to your dentist. Dentists commonly diagnose and prescribe treatment for temporomandibular joint syndrome or disorder. Hope it helps.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Possibly: Your description could be possibly related to a TMJ dysfunction as the others have answered. Another possibility could be an abnormality in in the growth pattern of your lower jaw, i.e, an asymmetrical lower jaw could also result in what you are describing. An evaluation with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or orthodontist could help provide a more definitive answer.

Answered 6/20/2015

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It is a form of: TMD most likely one side easily dislocates off of the cartilage disc and the other does not. It is best not to open far enough for this to happen. Limit the repeated trauma to the TMJ's. Over time this may diminish. See a dentist for proper evaluation.

Answered 6/18/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Possible: Possibly TMD. However, if you have no other symptoms (like jaw pain, joint clicking, limited oral opening, chewing pain) nothing to worry about. If you need reassurance, see oral surgeon or orofacial-TMJ specialist.

Answered 6/20/2015

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