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Is my jaw dislocated?

It has always popped out on one side for as long as i can remember, only a little without any pain, but recently the side of my face aches and it hurts when I open my mouth wide, like to bite a sandwich. The left side of my jaw is normal (at the hinge bit) if i open my mouth it stays where it is and just rotates in its place, the right side pops out and goes a good inch forward along my cheek bone towards me eye, it also really hurts, this has definitely got worse and yawning is crippling as it feels like my jaw bone is grinding on my cheek bone and catching at the muscles and tendons in it path! I do have a wisdom tooth erupting on that right side, could this be whats causing it? Although if i feel the gum where the tooth is coming through with my finger is it so sore and painful but not the same pain as in my jaw, which must be quite close but feels apart to me. Any suggestions what this could be? I also fractured my jaw but right in the middle a year ago and it didnt really bother me at the time, but a few months ago it started aching (i thought i had an abscess) Could this be related, but why so long after I did it? Do i need to go to a doctor, or will it right itself? I dont like going to docs, i always feel im making it up, i also dont get a lot of spare time! But this is aching so bad even when im not moving my jaw! :/

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  • Dennis
    Lv 4
    7 years ago
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    Hi,

    You seem to be experiencing from a bad case of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). The events you describe (wisdom teeth, jaw fracture) are all contributors to joint disruption. You need to see a qualified health professional as soon as possible. Chiropractors, some physical therapists and dentist can help improve/manage your symptoms. Treatment may vary depending on your circumstances but is usually very effective within a few visits. It is likely you will require imaging to evaluate the joints and surrounding structures.

    Finally, treatment is very accessible so see a health professional as soon as possible!!

    Best of luck!

    Source(s): Knowledge, opinions are my own.
  • Sarah
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Well, it could take several weeks to see a dentist. Go to an urgent care walk-in clinic and get a referral. Or an emergency room of course.

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