How do I know if I have TMJ or a Dislocated Jaw?!
Question: How do I know if I have TMJ or a Dislocated Jaw.?
I am going to the doctor tomorrow. I was yawing yesterday morning, on the downside of the yawn, my jaw popped loudly on the left side, followed by excruciating pain, shooting electrical sensations, and I couldnt shut it all the way for at least a minute or 2. I had to wiggle it around with my HAND to get it to shut. I thought I pulled some muscles or something. In a hour is swelled and I no longer could open my mouth very far. I iced it and it seemed to go down. I didnt think too much about it till dinner where it started to hurt after chewing. Then I went to bed. I woke up with SO much pain, and now my upper teeth on that side will not come to meet my bottom but my right side does. I feel a bit lopsided. I was reading a website that states both things have very similar symptoms. I am going to urgent care in the morning since I dont want a ER visit right now. I can live with it for now. Whats your guys take on this.? I think myself that I dislocated it, by my sister has TMJHealth Question & Answer
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If it's TMJ, that is a pretty severe case. You may have dislocated it.Health Question & Answer