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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Questions

Asked for male, 35 years old from Delhi
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Dentist•Chennai
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Yes. However level of fracture needs to be assessed. Kindly consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations (full mouth x-ray, tmj open & closed mouth) & clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Until then have soft diet.
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Dentist•Jammu
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It's understandable that you're considering jaw realignment surgery as a potential option to improve your facial symmetry for modeling. However, it's important to approach this decision with careful consideration and informed judgment.
Here's some information to help you navigate your options:
jaw realignment surgery:
price: the cost of jaw realignment surgery can vary greatly depending on several factors, including your location, the complexity of the procedure, and surgeon fees. A ...more
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BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

Dentist•Jammu
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I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing jaw locking. This can be a very painful and frustrating symptom. Unfortunately, I cannot provide medical advice or diagnose your condition. It is important to see a doctor or dentist to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
However, I can provide you with some general information about jaw locking, which may be helpful:
causes: jaw locking can be caused by a variety of factors, including temporomandibular joint disorder (tmj), arthritis, mu...more
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BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

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I'm so sorry to hear you've been feeling so unwell and in pain with your tmj disorder for the past week. Pain while eating and feeling generally unwell are definitely unpleasant symptoms. While I can't diagnose your situation or offer medical advice, I can provide some information and resources that might be helpful:
understanding tmj pain:
tmj disorders can cause a variety of symptoms, including jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw, headaches, and difficulty chewing. The seve...more
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Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon•Kolkata
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Hello lybrate-user. By the terms used in the question, it seems that you are someone from dental fraternity. In my opinion, firstly check for the following:
- tenderness in muscles of mastication - clicking of tmj and deviation/deflection of mouth on opening and closing
- any parafunctional habits
- any emotional stress that the patient might be going through
since it seems mostly due to muscular injury during extraction, I am suggesting the following line of treatment. Do contin...more
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Tmj paintmj disorders may cause mild to debilitating symptoms, such as:•pain while chewing
•pain in the ear, face, jaw, and neck
•clicking, grating, or popping sounds in the jaw when you open or close your mouth
•locking of the jaw joint, headaches
exercises for tmj pain relief
1. Relaxed jaw exercise
rest your tongue gently on the top of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. Allow your teeth to come apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.
2. Goldfish exercises (pa...more
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BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dentist•Kolkata
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Hi, sometimes because of prolonged mouth opening during scaling, the joint starts paining, there is nothing to worry, eat soft diet for few days, do moist heat fomentation with towel soakee in hot water over the joint.
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