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Question:
Jaw Problems: I am 31 and my jaw has always popped when I chew.

In the last year it has begun locking and is getting worse, even when I yawn. It will lock open / shut and it is painful to get open / closed. The right side pushes out by my ear with movement.

What kind of doctor do I see for this? ...Visitor from CO

Answer:
I suspect that you have TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems. I would advise you to see a general dentist, specifically one who has extra training in neuromuscular treatment.

You can find an LVI (Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies) trained dentist at www.neuromuscular--dentist.com. Look for somebody who has had advanced training or call the office to see if he has had neuromuscular training.

I suspect that you are grinding your teeth at night. You could be totally unaware of this.

The dentist can evaluate your problems and help you with a plan for necessary treatment. He may recommend a hard night guard, NTI appliance, or orthotic. Whatever you need, I strongly suggest a good general dentist who is really interested in your situation as the place to start.

Corinne Scalzitti, DMD, MAGD
Austin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
3900 RR 620 South
Austin, Texas TX 78738
(512) 263-3330

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