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Jaw issues?!

I'm 15 and have braces so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it, but I noticed it began to click which released tension in my joint but now it's at the stage where I can't open my mouth and it's very painful to bite things and eat. If I want to unlock it then I have to push in the joint to open my mouth . Does anyone know what this is?

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Ka

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I have this!! Following

Br

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Same. Rubber bands rally helped with the pain for me.

St

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It sounds like TMJ. I have it too. Talk to your orthodontist,

ev

eve • Jan 12, 2018
Okay, thank you for the help! X

St

Stephanie • Jan 12, 2018
Unfortunately not much, my dentist just told me how to fix my jar if it gets stuck.. maybe your orthodontist handling your braces will have an idea. Ibuprofen helps mine because is swells when it gets out of place.

ev

eve • Jan 12, 2018
Thank you! Do you know how they fix it?

J

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i went to a specialist and recieved botox in my.jaw joint to not make my muscles so tight and it helped so much. definitely lrt your orthodontist know because keeping your mouth open during visits can exaccerbate it

Ta

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It sounds like TMJ. My orthodontist is trying to use rubber bands to fix my problem with it 
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