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Jaw Was Broken, Two Plates Were Inserted. Pain From This Area, Teeth Doesn't Line Up When Relaxing Jaw

Hello , my jaw was broken in December 2011 I had two plates inserted into my jaw , they were never removed and when it gets into the chillier months as it is now I experience almost unbearable pain from the area around the plates is that going to continue for long ? Also my teeth do not line up when I relax my jaw , should any of this worry me ?
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Thu, 28 Nov 2013
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Hello and welcome.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

According to the history posted here it appears that there is some Mal alignment in the jaw due to which you are unable to feel comfortable while closing your jaw.

Upper and lower teeth should touch each other when in function like eating chewing ,speaking etc but normally there is 2 to 3 mm gap between the upper and lower teeth when at rest.

This prevent unusual wear and tear.Our jaw is basically designed like that.I Have explained you the normal phenomenon but if you find changes then please revisit your dentist for clinical evaluation.

Secondly please mention how long it has been since you got the plates inserted in the jaw?

It takes around six weeks and more to heal completely.

Hope i have given you the answers to your query.please let me know for further doubts.

Thanks.
Take care.
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Jaw Was Broken, Two Plates Were Inserted. Pain From This Area, Teeth Doesn't Line Up When Relaxing Jaw

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. According to the history posted here it appears that there is some Mal alignment in the jaw due to which you are unable to feel comfortable while closing your jaw. Upper and lower teeth should touch each other when in function like eating chewing ,speaking etc but normally there is 2 to 3 mm gap between the upper and lower teeth when at rest. This prevent unusual wear and tear.Our jaw is basically designed like that.I Have explained you the normal phenomenon but if you find changes then please revisit your dentist for clinical evaluation. Secondly please mention how long it has been since you got the plates inserted in the jaw? It takes around six weeks and more to heal completely. Hope i have given you the answers to your query.please let me know for further doubts. Thanks. Take care.