A 41-year-old male asked:
now every time i eat, i keep biting the left and right side of inside mouth. did i dislocate jaw ? i had a big yawn that feels liked i popped out jaw
2 doctor answers
Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Dislocation: A dislocated jaw typically is associated with an inability to open ir close the jaw at all.
Answered on Mar 16, 2020
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Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered
38 years experience Dentistry
Call DDS: If possible, contact your DDS, unlikely that you dislocated your jaw from yawning.
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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Definitely, no: The major symptom of the dissociated jaw is a bite that feels completely "off" or crooked and you're not able to close your mouth. It is not the case. ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered
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Tmj problem: You may have some instability or damage
in the TMJ joint of your jaw
i would start by seeing your dentist
to evaluate it further.
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TMJ problems: The jaw joint can get inflamed to the point of dislocation. Talk to your dentist or consult a Maxillofacial surgeon.
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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered
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