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what could be wrong with my jaw?
I had 9 teeth fillings in the course of two months where the last one was 1 month ago, since then it feels like i am unable to find a place to rest my tounge when closing my mouth into a resting posture, it goes automatically to an uncomftrable place too backwards or too forward where it presses my teeth, which forces me to keep my mouth open so im just with my mouth open all the time, also my mouth opening is limited, the inability to find a resting posture also causes muscle strain and specifically my right side of the jaw also pops all the time, since its been a long time since the fillings done I thought if it may be possible that the hyperextantion of the jaw injured it in some way, if so what should I test for and if anyone experienced a similar symptom and found the case or have any idea what could it be I would like to know, thanks.
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ive been at both and both didnt find anything
I'm wondering if asking your Dentist about a mouth guard at night would help? Also, have you been to a peridontist or an oral surgeon?
Since this started after the fillings, I would go to another dentist for a 2nd opinion. I know this is so tiring, but, sometimes, another set of eyes and 2nd opinion makes a world of difference.
I have TMG and bruxism (teeth grinding) and I wear one. When I forget to wear it, I feel it. A popping jaw is a sign of TMJ.
It sounds like your jaw has "locked" on you to a degree.
Bless your heart as this sounds painful and frustrating and I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Praying for you and for answers. Blessings...