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My jaw feels out of place. when i wake up i cant open it fully and once i try to eat it clicks every time i open my jaw or chew. it is very painful. ?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your Dentist: Sounds like you may have Temporomandibular Joint disorder. Many factors can affect the jaw joint such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism). See your dentist, who will take xrays & examine your jaw/mouth movements. You may need a night mouth guard to prevent clenching/grinding & pain relievers. Surgery is a last resort.

Answered 9/13/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

TMJ problems: I agree with Dr. Kratzberg. Your may have TMJ dysfunction. This requires assessment.

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Joint symptoms: It may very well be displaced, or the disc in the joint may be out of place and/or damaged. There are solutions. See your Den test for appropriate diagnosis sis and then either treatment or referral.

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