I had my widom teeth removed a year and a half ago. I heard that when they put you to sleep and remove your wisdom teeth, the dislocate your jaw so they are able to work on removing the teeth at the back. Now Im noticing Im having horrible jaw problems, and it only seems to be getting worse. It started out with just a slight grinding when chewing very hard and crunchie foods. Now, it happens even with soft foods, and when I open my mouth or move my jaw from side-to-side. Sometimes the way I open my mouth to eat, there is a painful grind where Im just sitting there in pain. Do you think that this could be because of the surgery? Or, just something else?
How can I fix this problem? Where should I go?
2006-09-19 07:51:56 · 5 answers · asked by xportuguesax 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It sounds like tmj or lock jaw. I happen to have both. Both very painful. But I'm not actually sure if the surgery could've caused you to get tmj.
I would go to the dentist and ask about it. They will give you a mouth guard. But if it's serious they may have to perform surgery on it.
2006-09-19 07:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like TMJ. The dentist can give you a splint to wear at night that will help. TMJ usually caused by grinding your teeth in your sleep.
2006-09-19 07:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They DON'T dislocate your jaw. No procedure I have ever heard of performed by a medical doctor requires a joint to be dislocated, especially your TMJ.
You probably are suffering from TMJ disorder. Ask your doctor about your TMJ and check it out on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMJ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporomandibular_joint_disorder
2006-09-19 07:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by Trixie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have tmj. go back to your dentist and they can fit you for a night guard.
2006-09-19 07:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back to the dentist/oral surgeon with you! Now.
2006-09-19 07:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋