A member asked:

I fell on my jaw the pain isn't to bad but my teeth arnt lined up exactly. what would happen if i did not see the dr and my jaw did turn out to have a slight dislocation?

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Dr. David Epstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

You should...: See a dentist or an oral surgeon. This is definitely indicative of a serious problem. Either you have dislocated your TMJ joint or possibly fractured your jaw as your teeth should line up as they normally do. Seek advice ASAP to avoid chronic problems

Answered 11/16/2015

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Call your dentist: Your teeth may be dislodged and need attention. If you had a dislocation of your jaw enough to misalign your teeth it should hurt a bit.

Answered 9/26/2015

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See a doctor ASAP: If your jaw is dislocated it could end up getting stuck there, your teeth may move to fit together, and you'll end up needing a truly horrible surgery to fix it 5-10 years down the line, Vs. possibly wearing a bite guard now.

Answered 10/2/2015

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Pain and dislocation: Can be fractured teeth, fractured tooth supporting bone, fractured jaw bone itself and/or dislocation of the jaw joint. This is extremely serious, with a life's worth of complications if left untreated. PLEASE see an Oral Surgeon IMMEDIATELY. Don't wait, call now.

Answered 11/15/2015

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