hi i am maria carmen. am 30, 53 and weigh 120lbs.i experienced lock jaw for three times. i didnt suffer any pain. its just that my jaw as if fallout of the socket. my lower and upper teeth didnot meet.so i went to the dr. he just pull down my jaw and just like in a cabinet push it back. im so scared to i want to see another dr. who shall i visit to? should i visit a dentist?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The dislocation of the Condole could be because of the chronic subluxation of the joint. You have to consult an oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. Surgery is the last option to get it treated. Either laminectomy or capsulorraphy. Initial conditions can be managed by the conservative management by following instructions like not opening mouth too wide, support your jaw while yawning, do not bite hard things. The jaws can be stabilized by splinting with a bandage. I hope my answer will help you, take care.