Suggest remedy for shift in right jaw after getting punched in face
Patient: I got punched in the face about 5 days ago. It was an uppercut to the jaw on the left side. It wasnt until yesterday that i noticed any clicking but i felt no pain. The only time that i would feel it is when i would move my jaw side to side. I just woke up now and it hurts a bit but nothing absolutely unbearable. When i open my jaw wide i can feel a slight shift on my right side. It also hurts now to open wide. Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain and deviation of the jaw, limited mouth opening can be because of two reasons.The first could be because of the disc displacement in the jaw joint secondary to the punch on the face. The other possible cause can be a fracture in the mandible. So consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to take a radiograph like OPG to confirm the diagnosis. Later it can be treated accordingly. Till then, do not open your jaw too wide, take soft diet.I hope my answer will help you, take care.