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I have lock jaw in my left side for two years now. it getslocked everyday and i have to wiggle to get it out. night guard did notwork. now i have started to hear a click/sore in the right sideas well?

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TMJ: Assuming your symptoms are structural due to the temparomandibular joint (tmj), you should probably have further consultation with an oral surgeon an get a ct scan of the joint. You are quite young to have such severe symptoms. Often it is due to night grinding of the teeth, but it sounds like you've already tried the guard.

Answered 2/13/2015

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Lock jaw: You probaly have a dislocated disk in your joint and need to be evaluated by a dentist that specializes in TMJ disorders or and oral and maxillofacial surgeon. You may need further treatment with a properly made bite guard that you wear full time.

Answered 2/13/2015

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Find: Ry to find a neuromuscular dentist in your area and have them address it as soon as possible before getting worse.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMD Specialist: There are not many dentists with sufficient experience and training to handle cases such as yours. It's a complex issue that requires a substantial evaluation and multiple methods of treatment. Most dentists merely make a ng and suggest palliative measures. You will have to do some research to find someone adequately trained to handle tmd\tmj issues.

Answered 2/13/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Serious problem: Serious TMJ problem. See a TMJ expert. If you doc is a TMJ expert, ask for a referral to an oral surgeon who is also a TMJ surgeon.

Answered 10/23/2017

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