Jaw keeps locking?!
Question: Jaw keeps locking!?
My partner's jaw keeps locking!. It's been happening frequently but only recently - only in the past few weeks!. My partner says this has never happened before but it's quite painful, and just on the left side only!. Is it just something temporary!? Is there any way to stop the pain when it comes!? Thank you in advance!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
There are different causes of lock jaw and the cause determines treatment!. Tetanus is an acute infection caused by a bacillus and characterized by spasmodic contractions of the jaw muscles!. With a tetanus infection, incorrect diagnosis leads to death!. The most common cause is spasm and shortening of the jaw muscles!. Muscle spasm is treated with moist heat and TMJ exercises to loosen the muscles!. With muscle spasm, the lower jaw can slide laterally but not open!.
Sometimes lock jaw happens after a dental injection, when an anaesthetic is accidentally injected into the jaw muscle!. If the spasm is from dental infection, it should be treated aggressively!. An abscessed tooth makes pus which may extend into the jaw muscles causing muscle spasm and inflammation!.
If a jaw opens and won't close, it's due to a forward dislocation of the jaw joint!. The joint pops forward and out of place and won't go back!. It's treated by firmly gripping the lower jaw and rocking it downward and backward until it pops in place!. This problem can occur after yawning or remaining open for a long dental appointment!. A closed lock jaw can be from anterior dislocation of the TMJ disc!.
Locking can occur after an overdose of phenothiazines or in some neurological disorders especially in the basal ganglia!. Patients who experience lock jaw often have regular headaches and neck aches!. There is often a history of head and neck trauma and these patients often grind their teeth!. Massage therapy and TMD treatment can help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sometimes lock jaw happens after a dental injection, when an anaesthetic is accidentally injected into the jaw muscle!. If the spasm is from dental infection, it should be treated aggressively!. An abscessed tooth makes pus which may extend into the jaw muscles causing muscle spasm and inflammation!.
If a jaw opens and won't close, it's due to a forward dislocation of the jaw joint!. The joint pops forward and out of place and won't go back!. It's treated by firmly gripping the lower jaw and rocking it downward and backward until it pops in place!. This problem can occur after yawning or remaining open for a long dental appointment!. A closed lock jaw can be from anterior dislocation of the TMJ disc!.
Locking can occur after an overdose of phenothiazines or in some neurological disorders especially in the basal ganglia!. Patients who experience lock jaw often have regular headaches and neck aches!. There is often a history of head and neck trauma and these patients often grind their teeth!. Massage therapy and TMD treatment can help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
he is either grinding his teeth at night in which case he can get a bra (bite rising applince)to put on his teeth at night, you get it from the dentist!.
or stop kissing so passionatly lol because this can also cause the TMJ to become painfull
other treatments avalible so ask your dentistWww@Answer-Health@Com
or stop kissing so passionatly lol because this can also cause the TMJ to become painfull
other treatments avalible so ask your dentistWww@Answer-Health@Com
That definitely sounds like a TemporoMandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD or TMD)!. Read more about it here:
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/TMJ
http://ww!.tmj!.org
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http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/TMJ
http://ww!.tmj!.org
Hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
maybe your partner was diagnosed with tetanus!.!.!.consult a doctor asap!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
TMJ!. he might be grinding his teeth at nightWww@Answer-Health@Com
There are many treatment options that will improve the harmony and function of your jaw, but in large part relief hinges on you!. The various options available are:
Self care: includes resting your jaw!. Rest relaxes your jaw muscles and takes the pressure off your joint!. Practising good posture, eating soft foods and reducing stress will also relax tense muscles and help give your jaw a break!. Applying ice and heat alternately, and exercising your jaw also helps to relieve symptoms!.
Medications: If your pain is severe and the self-care measures do not help, your doctor will prescribe an anti-inflammatory to help reduce pain and swelling, or a muscle relaxant!.
Stress Management: Stress, teeth clenching and poor posture cause your muscles to tighten up!. This tightening pulls your upper and lower jaws closer together, putting pressure on TMJ and sometimes wearing down your teeth!. Managing daily stress is one of the best ways to restore harmony between your muscles and joints!.
Physical Therapy: A variety of physiotherapy techniques such as jaw exercises, postural training and mobilization help you regain the harmony of your jaw joints and muscles!. Physical therapy is often used when your disk, ligaments or other joint tissues are injured!. It promotes healing and reduces pain and swelling!. It also aids muscle relaxation and increases your jaw's range of motion!.
Occlusal Splint: is a clear plastic appliance that fits over your top or bottom teeth and maybe recommended by your doctor to establish harmony between your muscles and joints!. It works by keeping your upper and lower teeth slightly apart, thus relaxing the muscles and reducing the attendant pain!. A splint can also change jaw posture, enough to stablize some bite problems and reduce pressure in your joints!. It may not be easy to get used to wearing and caring for your splint, but it is an important treatment that may last for 3 months or more!.
Bite Correction: If your TMJ disorder has caused problems with how your teeth fit together, you may need treatment to correct your bite, although this is seldom necessary!. Bite problems may be corrected either by orthodontic wiring, or by placing a crown or filling onto your teeth!.
Ultrasound: Painless sound waves reduce pain and swelling in your joints and muscles, and improve circulation!.
Electrical Stimulation: An electrical impulse sent through your skin relaxes muscles, aids circulation and relieves pain!.
Surgery: can help restore your jaw joint and eliminate the pain and other symptoms of TMJ disorders!. It is rarely needed, except in very severe cases, that is if the joint has become so badly damaged that it cannot be corrected by other means!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Self care: includes resting your jaw!. Rest relaxes your jaw muscles and takes the pressure off your joint!. Practising good posture, eating soft foods and reducing stress will also relax tense muscles and help give your jaw a break!. Applying ice and heat alternately, and exercising your jaw also helps to relieve symptoms!.
Medications: If your pain is severe and the self-care measures do not help, your doctor will prescribe an anti-inflammatory to help reduce pain and swelling, or a muscle relaxant!.
Stress Management: Stress, teeth clenching and poor posture cause your muscles to tighten up!. This tightening pulls your upper and lower jaws closer together, putting pressure on TMJ and sometimes wearing down your teeth!. Managing daily stress is one of the best ways to restore harmony between your muscles and joints!.
Physical Therapy: A variety of physiotherapy techniques such as jaw exercises, postural training and mobilization help you regain the harmony of your jaw joints and muscles!. Physical therapy is often used when your disk, ligaments or other joint tissues are injured!. It promotes healing and reduces pain and swelling!. It also aids muscle relaxation and increases your jaw's range of motion!.
Occlusal Splint: is a clear plastic appliance that fits over your top or bottom teeth and maybe recommended by your doctor to establish harmony between your muscles and joints!. It works by keeping your upper and lower teeth slightly apart, thus relaxing the muscles and reducing the attendant pain!. A splint can also change jaw posture, enough to stablize some bite problems and reduce pressure in your joints!. It may not be easy to get used to wearing and caring for your splint, but it is an important treatment that may last for 3 months or more!.
Bite Correction: If your TMJ disorder has caused problems with how your teeth fit together, you may need treatment to correct your bite, although this is seldom necessary!. Bite problems may be corrected either by orthodontic wiring, or by placing a crown or filling onto your teeth!.
Ultrasound: Painless sound waves reduce pain and swelling in your joints and muscles, and improve circulation!.
Electrical Stimulation: An electrical impulse sent through your skin relaxes muscles, aids circulation and relieves pain!.
Surgery: can help restore your jaw joint and eliminate the pain and other symptoms of TMJ disorders!. It is rarely needed, except in very severe cases, that is if the joint has become so badly damaged that it cannot be corrected by other means!.Www@Answer-Health@Com