Jaw Locking
At The Jaw Clinic, we are trusted by our clients to give immediate relief from Jaw locking.
A locked jaw can be a very painful and frightening issue, and it is important to seek advice immediately to ensure you do not experience prolonged discomfort unnecessarily.
TMJ dysfunction is a common cause of lockjaw. To understand why it happens and how to resolve it, you need to understand how the TMJ functions. Your TMJs are complex joints that combine both a sliding and hinging motion as you open and close your mouth. An articular disc sits within the joint and provides cushioning for this movement. If this disc is displaced from within the joint, it can cause the jaw to lock in a fixed open or closed position, causing pain and limiting activities such as speaking or eating.
If you are suffering from an acutely locked jaw, please see our info sheet on the best thing to do at home to relieve your symptoms and make an appointment now.