Hi, When I chew something solid then my lower jaw slips one side making a click sound. I can't open my mouth then I try to make some sliding exercise (by moving the jaw left to right) with my lower jaw, and then I hardly open my mouth. every time I open my mouth I slide my jaw and it opens with a clicking sound. Please help.

Dr. Priyanka BasuDentist7yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user your complaint is typical joint dislocation. First emergency advise, do not open your mouth too wide, be very careful to avoid or control the clicking sound by reducing your mouth open. Secondly, please meet a dentist immediately, to help you with your joint issue. Most likely you will have to undergo splint therapy. Hope this helps.  

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Dr. Sayed Asif SabaDentist6yrs exp

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This condition is called temporo-mandibular joint disorder. The clicking sound is due to slip of disc in your joint everytime you open your mouth more than 2 fingers. You might have irregular or crowding teeth which usually leads to this condition. Or there are other many causes for this condition. Consult dentist who deals with tmj disorder cases to get a orthotic or mouth splint. In the meantime eat soft foods, keep your lip closed but teeth in no contact in rest period, take muscle relaxant ,massage your face muscles regularly.  

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Dr. Amit YadavDentist15yrs exp

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It seems you are suffering from tmj dislocation and it is unilateral. To get to the cause of the problem and proper diagnosis, please visit my clinic.  

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