jaw dislocation
Mouth won't close
Jaw dislocation is when the lower jaw shifts out of its normal position in the joint, typically locking open and preventing the mouth from closing.
It often happens during extreme yawning, dental procedures, or trauma.
The condition is painful and usually requires medical intervention to reset: The doctor reduced her jaw dislocation with steady pressure.
- mandibleLower facial bone
- TMJJaw-skull connection, abbreviated
- lockjawSustained jaw muscle spasm
- clickingMaking short sharp sounds
- click soundBrief sharp noise
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