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Suggest Treatment For Weakness On Jaws

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: For several months the upper and lower side of my right jaw has felt like it has a weak coiled spring in it that makes my mouth want to stay open all the time. It is very difficult to describe the feeling because it doesn't hurt but is quite bothersome. It's beginning to affect the way I talk as I move my jaw. My jaw doesn't click or lock up. It feels as if my sinuses are somehow involved but I don't have drainage or breathing problems. If I could draw a picture, it would be a single stiff wire with one prong of the spring attached to my upper mandible roots while the single wound coil would be at the hinge of my jaw and the second prong would be attached to my lower mandible roots making my jaw want to stay open. I asked my dentist and he said he didn't think it was my teeth but I do have fillings put in many years ago.
The left side of my jaw is normal. Well, it's so ambiguous, it's hard to describe. Until a month ago, I had been taking Benicar and isoprobide for about nine years and using nitrolingual spray as needed. I stopped taking them thinking they might be the problem. I've had no problems from stopping them and seem to be feeling better overall. But the jaw discomfort has not gotten any better. Got any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER, to be investigated further

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the problem seems to be associated with the Jaw Joint known as Temporomandibular joint and the condition is known as TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER..

In case if it started suddenly then it can be due to subluxation or dislocation of the articular disc that is a soft cushion present in between the two bony ends of the joint..
While in case if it happened gradually then it can be due to Arthritic / Osteo-arthritic changes in the joint..

You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can take appropriate x-rays and other tests if required and can refer you to an appropriate dental specialist for treatment with a Final diagnosis, so that appropriate treatment can be done..

As of now you can do warm compresses over the affected side..
Take a soft diet and avoid stress as stress can further deteriorate the condition..

Other thing that I would like to tell you as an out of the way information that the medications [Benicar and Isoprobide] that you were taking should not have been stopped without the consultation of your treating physician as they can cause cardio-vascular problems..
So better consult your physician once and do as he advises..

Any further queries are welcome..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina