Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
Dentistry
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Hello doctor,
I usually get a popping and locking sensation in my left jaw which happens while eating and getting up in the morning. I also have a partially erupted wisdom tooth in that part. I read about TMJ on the internet and I am getting anxiety because of it. I am very afraid. Recently, the jaw got torn I think and I could not put my teeth together on the left side. It healed after five days of taking Zerodol-MR. I do not know what to do. Please advise as I am constantly thinking about it.
Hi,
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There is nothing to be afraid of. You seem to have recurrent disc displacement. The main cause can be the one you mentioned, your half-erupted tooth. I suggest you get it removed and make sure you eat from both the sides. The joint gets stressed if you eat from only one side and that causes lockjaw.If you have any cavity get it filled as soon as possible. Make sure during wide mouth opening to hold your jaw with your hand in front of the eye. Check TMJ exercises on the internet and do it in front of the mirror daily. You will get healed within months.
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