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I noticed at the back of my teeth the jaw bone-mandibular ramus is much thicker on one side than the other, could my bone be inflamed or is this ok?
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Evaluation: While there is certainly a lot of individual variability and asymmetry with everyone's anatomy, there is always the possibility of pathology that may be affecting your perception of this. Schedule an exam with a dentist to start, express your concerns and get to the bottom of it!
Answered 9/25/2013
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Jaw asymmetry: It is entirely normal for a jaw to be asymmetric left to right. The most common causes included functional habits of chewing more on one side than another. Night clenching is also a factor to increase jaw mass. See a dds trained in tmd/ sleeping disorders for an evaluation.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Recent or chronic: If it is recent onset, i would consult with your dentist especially if there is pain or tenderness. If it has been like that for many years, it may be due to jaw adopting to functional load. Some people chew on one side more than other side and the jaw may respond to that with thickening on the side that had more stress. If you are concerned, x-ray imaging study can provide answers for you.
Answered 10/9/2013
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