i have a problem with my jaw i think it might be dislocated?
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By all means, see a doctor and get it x-rayed.
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im not a doctor, but because of my condition ive done some research....and this could be  a sign of tmj.....temporo mandiublar joint.\n \nive had this for some time and it can be quite serious.\n\nyour lower jaw is connected to your head at this joint near your ears. if you are grinding your teeth or if you jaw is out of alignment, it can create a wide array of problems. from tinitis, ringing in the ears, i have that.....to headaches,  earaches, pain throughout the jaw and head......\n\nits a really tricky thing to deal with because it differs with each patient, plus few healthplans cover this because there is no single cure that works for all patients. \n\ni began with severe headaches, then i had this ringing in my ears,......the ringing has never stopped for the past 2 years..... ....do not wait for it to worsen. see a ENT, ear nose throat, specialist and get an examination pronto\n\nalso, get to a dentist and get a night guard. it is a plastic mouthpiece, just like football players use to protect their teeth, except the dentist will have to fit one for you. mine cost $200. i cannot stress how important the night guard is....dont wait.
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Sounds like TMJ (don't ask what it stands for).  It's the joint of the jaw.  Do you grind your teeth at night?  Most people do and do not realize it.  Get a toothguard at your local pharmacy.  They have several kinds.  Wear it at night.  Also, you're too stressed (this causes pain in the joints).\n\nMy dentist made me a toothguard.  It stopped the pain immediately.\n\nIt never hurts to get checked out by a professional though!
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I dont know if they will be able to fix it, depends exactly how bad it is. But dont leave it any longer.  Go and see a dentist straight away coz the time that you are putting it off, could be the time they can do something to salvage it.  They will definatly do something for you though, thats what they are there for!
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Had one like that. Might be a subluxation (type of dislocation). You should go to the emergency room and have it checked out. If it is a dislocation, it must be reduced and have some type of physical therapy to strengthen it or you will have problems.\n\nI said emergency room because you should not wait. Dislocation is a time critical injury and waiting can mean surgery.
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Yes, the obvious solution is to see a doctor. I trust my doctor much more than I do these people on here. Most have little or no medical training.  I hope you recover soon and with as little pain as possible.\n\nTerry
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Please go to a dentist. There is nothing we can do for you. The dentist has to look at it. You may need it pulled or a crown.
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I don't know what causes it, but it isn't good for you.  You probably have TMD, so go to the dentist and see if you can get him/her to make you a mouth guard.\n \nWhy do you keep asking this question?  Christy answered it well the first time you asked.\n\nI will repeat- You may have some kind of malocclusion maybe you should go to an orthodontist.  \nYou can go to a regular dentist and have him make you a mouth guard for when you sleep.  Do you get headaches?  If you do you should tell the dentist, it will help with your diagnosis.
178212
It sounds like you might have a pinched nerve or poor circulation. If it doesn't get better definitly seek medical attention.
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if its a loose tooth, make sure to pull it straight up or it might grow back in crooked. if its not loose then you need to go to the dentist.
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Dear Lillypetal,\nhi.. im a Dentist. the clenching U say u got is called Bruxism. did U get a filling done recently? it maybe cos a little extra filling material was put into the cavity(called a high point) its like a bump n u may subconsciously be trying to get your teeth to close well but aren able to.\nthis may sound stupid.. but when was the last time U went in for De worming medication....? u may require a course. ask your pharmacist. (ALBENDAZOLE)\nsomeone else suggested U get a guard that sports people use( such as football players or even boxers) u might want to try that.\ndo U have wax in your ears? if so then u need a clean up. use a wax dissolving liquid(ask for something with Paradichlorobenzene and benzocaine in it)\nif u got loads of problems on your mind n like U say u reallly need the sleep U could take 0.25mg of Alprazolam..its an anti anxiety drug. please don take on regular basis!\nYour cheek muscles(especially just below your ear) could hurt real bad when U wake up. try soaking a towel in warm water n applying in it.steamin could help too.\ntry chewing on some bubblegum.\nif facial muscle soreness is a problem U could have muscle spasm. in that case take an anti spasmodic(something U use for menstrual cramps show do just fine). donot take it if Ur facial muscles don feel sore.\ntry sucking on a lozenge.\nlastly this show help in some way or the other- follow religiously before U go to bed...brush teeth really wellusing the least amount of force U can(NOT TOO HARD!!). floss gently. see that teeth are squeaky clean.\nuse a good mouthwash(preferably something with CHLOREXHIDINE and ZINC) if not available. thorough warm salt water gargles should help.\ni have never seen U so i need U to make a decision as to what exactly is your problem.. thats why the long list of possible solutions.!\ntake care n really hope U get some sleep tonight.\nsweet dreams!
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Hmm. This sounds like an infection.\nYou need to see a doctor soon. He/she will probably prescribe an antibiotic, remove the stud & advise you to leave it out & let your tongue heal up. Frankly, I'd be inclined to agree.
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hmmm... ask your doctor. it's probably nothing, but just get it checked anyway. have you gotten your wisdom teeth out yet??? that might be it...
657597
i would suggest going to a doctor.  you may have strained a muscle or something worse but go soon
858127
It sounds like it. Can you tell if the tooth is moving back where it is supposed to be?  If you are really concerned, I would suggest going back to your orthodontist for a checkup.
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I dunno except maybe get a dentist to check it out to see if it's really bad. I had something like that with a lot of my teeth and didn't think anything of it til they got so loose I lost a few. I freaked when one of my top front teeth came out. Finally had to just get them all taken out cuz it was gonna cost way too much to try to fix and not even garanteed to work.
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It is inherited or premature loss of baby back teeth,\ncausing Lack of sufficient space in the jaw bone. Need either making space by tooth removal plus braces or Jaw bone surgery plus braces.\nSee you orthodontist.