{"id":5451,"date":"2020-04-20T08:56:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T08:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nartclinicadental.com\/mandibula-desencajada-posibles-causas-y-tratamiento\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:01:18","slug":"disjointed-jaw-possible-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nartclinicadental.com\/en\/disjointed-jaw-possible-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Disjointed jaw. Possible causes and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pain in the jaw can have different origins and one of them is, precisely, a problem in the temporomandibular joint<\/strong> (TMJ<\/a>) and that is what gives rise to the disjointed jaw.<\/p>\n

Causes of having a disjointed jaw<\/h2>\n

In this area of the face, which is between the jaw and the temporal bone of the skull, there are a series of ligaments, tendons and muscles<\/strong> that, on the one hand, are responsible for supporting the joint and, on the other, those that allow the jaw to perform its movements naturally.<\/p>\n

However, in some cases, the joint is especially loose and\/or the ligaments that hold it are very weak. It is then that there is an alteration in the normal flow of movement that causes a mandibular dislocation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disjointed jaw main symptoms<\/h2>\n

The main consequence of this dislocation is precisely that the jaw is disjointed and with it will appear an inability to open and close the mouth<\/strong> normally and, even, a certain limitation in dental occlusion<\/strong>. This, in most cases, is accompanied by intense pain in the jaw area<\/strong> \u2013 which can rise around the ear \u2013 and a snap every time the jaw locks and unlocks.<\/p>\n

To these symptoms must be added others such as headache and pressure under the eyes, discomfort when yawning or chewing<\/strong> and, in cases of severe jaw dislocations, a sudden change in the socket of the upper and lower teeth.<\/p>\n

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What treatment should be followed in the face of a disjointed jaw?<\/h2>\n

There are different practices and procedures that have a positive effect on the alteration of temporomandibular<\/strong> joint and, above all, are especially useful when it comes to minimizing the symptoms<\/strong> that we mentioned previously.<\/p>\n

Apply heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This remedy is simple and helps us relieve pain and reduce muscle spasm of the jaw.<\/p>\n

Resort to relaxation techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In some cases, TMJ alteration may result from excessive buildup of tension in the jaw muscles. Eliminating stress through meditation, sport or other similar practices is essential to relax the area.<\/p>\n

Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Those patients who suffer a permanent blockage<\/strong> and have been diagnosed by their specialist with a chronic dislocation<\/strong> should undergo surgery<\/a> to recover the normal occlusion of the jaw.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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