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What Causes Locking And Cracking Of Jaw?

I was laying on my side in bed when suddenly I could not stretch my jaw. It felt locked in place after about 10 minutes it loosened and I could move it anyway I wanted. One side of the jaw gained mobility first and then the other. My mother sat next to me and heard the cracking like sound. What is this condition?
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The locking of the jaw can be because of the disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint. It can occur secondary to trauma or malocclusion. Nothing to be panic, Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take tablet piroxicam, do not hard food, do not open your jaw too wide. You can give hot fomentation over the joint.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Locking And Cracking Of Jaw?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The locking of the jaw can be because of the disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint. It can occur secondary to trauma or malocclusion. Nothing to be panic, Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take tablet piroxicam, do not hard food, do not open your jaw too wide. You can give hot fomentation over the joint. I hope my answer will help you, take care.