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How To Treat Jaw Dislocation Caused After An Head Injury?

I slipped on the ice 5 moths ago and hit back of my head, no concussion. I now have had my jaw out of alignment (I do chew gum) have been to chiropracter a week ago it still is tender and sore especially if I put my head back its on the left side.Will it go back in place it is somewhat better
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Hi..Can understand your concern.As per your query about dislocation of jaw after a head injury may be due opening of mouth too wide during which the condyle of mandible (in TMJoint)moved out of its socket and not getting back into it when closing the mouth.During this there is loosening of ligaments and suuounding muscles goes into spasm..You should not worry ,i advice you to consult a dentist who will prescribe you to take muscle relaxant like Aceclo MR .Once the muscle relaxes dentist will guide your mandible back into position by opening and closing your mouth..I hope the information helps you.I will be glad to if any further query is there.Take care.
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How To Treat Jaw Dislocation Caused After An Head Injury?

Hi..Can understand your concern.As per your query about dislocation of jaw after a head injury may be due opening of mouth too wide during which the condyle of mandible (in TMJoint)moved out of its socket and not getting back into it when closing the mouth.During this there is loosening of ligaments and suuounding muscles goes into spasm..You should not worry ,i advice you to consult a dentist who will prescribe you to take muscle relaxant like Aceclo MR .Once the muscle relaxes dentist will guide your mandible back into position by opening and closing your mouth..I hope the information helps you.I will be glad to if any further query is there.Take care.