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My jaw shifts to the side when I open wide and close. Can this be fixed?

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Answered by

Mohammed Wajid

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At July 17, 2020
Reviewed AtJune 23, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have not really thought about this until now. I notice that my jaw gets shifted to the side while opening my mouth wide and during closing. I want to know whether my jaw is misaligned or dislocated. I do not have pain and swelling. I did not have any accidents recently. I have undergone surgery seven years back on my face due to a blood clot. Can I have a possibility to fix this issue?

Answered by Mohammed Wajid

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I suggest you do some exercise for jaw alignment and it makes your face look beautiful. You can do neck curl, collar bone backups, tongue twister, vowel sounds, and chin-ups. Doing facial exercises help in maintaining neck and facial muscles. It keeps the jawline sharper but they do not fix the issue. To look and feel healthy, you need to have good eating habits and do exercise regularly. These exercises will really help you. If there is no improvement in 15 days, have a follow-up to know other improved methods. Try to check whether your jaw looks misaligned or you feel like it.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Mohammed Wajid
Mohammed Wajid

Physiotherapy

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