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My jaw has been locked for 4 months now. i think it might be caused by my wisdom teeth coming in. if i get my wisdom teeth removed will that fix my ja?
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Unknown: Your lockjaw may be due to another cause. Why not see a local oral surgeon who can evaluate you and recommend the appropriate care?
Answered 11/28/2017
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Locked jaws: Locked jaws are not generally caused by wisdom teeth & having it locked for 4 months is troublesome. I doubt merely having your wisdom teeth removed will alleviate the jaw problem you describe. See an Oral Surgeon for a clinical evaluation regarding both the removal of your wisdom teeth & the locked jaw. You might also want 2 see a dentist experienced & knowledgeable in treating TMJ/TMD patients
Answered 9/4/2017
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Probably not: Jaw locking usually due to displaced disk in the jaw joint. See an Oral Surgeon to review both joint health and wisdom tooth status.
Answered 9/4/2017
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