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  1. KennyH

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    #1 KennyH, Apr 1, 2005
    Long story short, I think I screwed up the alignment in the right side of my jaw- I heard a pop a few days ago and ever since I feel like I'm almost developing an over bite, it hurts a bit, and seems to be a bit swollen..

    Not sure whether to go to a real doctor or a dentist?

    Any advice?
     
  2. slm

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    #2 slm, Apr 1, 2005
    Would recommend an oral surgeon or ENT.
     
  3. brim

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    #3 brim, Apr 2, 2005

    You need to go see a dentist that specializes in TMJ, or more specifically TMD (Temporomandibular disorder).

    Hopefully he will use a myomonitor and find what position your jaw is most relaxed in. If he has a K7, that's a bonus. Treatment will likely involve muscle relaxants and possible splint therapy.

    If that doesn't work, they may have to amputate from the neck up.

    :)
     
  4. jptyke

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    #4 jptyke, Apr 2, 2005
    How did you do it? In my line of work, if it was due to an impact..i will realign when the swelling goes down
     
  5. BWS550

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    #5 BWS550, Apr 2, 2005
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    GLENN IS CORRECT......SEE A DENTIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN TMJ...

    MY EX- BROTHER IN LAW WAS ONE...

    BRUCE
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Apr 2, 2005
    I would recomment a hot doctress .
     
  7. ernie

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    #7 ernie, Apr 2, 2005
    Did someone get socked in the mouth????? LOL.
     

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