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Can Invisalign Cause Locked Jaw?
asked 3 years ago by MSB in Oakland, MD
Latest answer by Kent Lauson, DDS, MS
Question viewed 4,908 times
Tags: jaw, side effects, TMJ
I'm on my second set of retainers and my jaw locked up. It'snot locked open and its not locked closed, I just can't open my mouth all the way. It has been locked for about a week and a half.
Has this happened to anyone during their Invisalign treatment? If so, how did you correct it ?
2 answers to Can Invisalign Cause Locked Jaw?
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Aligners or braces can precipitate TMJ Dysfunction
Aligners or braces can precipitate TMJ Dysfunction. Any tooth movement can be the tipping point if the TMJ's are not in a healthy position to begin with. It could be a musclular reaction caused by the accomodation to a new bite, or it could be the limitation of movement caused by a displaced disc within the jaw joint. Have your Invisalign dentist evaluate the situation and seek help from someone who knows what they are doing. Please know that the problem...
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TENS and then decide
You should seek a dentist that will TENS you to determine what is happening. Invisalign probably revealed your true condition, and is not a cause of your problem.
Once the muscles are relaxed, you should be able to determine what the next step should be.
