To ask for your jaw related advice/experience!

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My jaw will not open fully. I can eat soft foods and can fit a teaspoon in my mouth. Biting things hurts, chewing also hurts. I physically cannot yawn. (A lot more frustrating than you realise until you can no longer do it!)

Its been like this since sunday morning when i woke up. Was fine night before. I occasionally have clicks etc but this has never happened before.

Feels like its out of place on one side. Apparently, its not and ive got TMJ which according to the doctor i can do nothing about and it will go away on its own.

Its been 3 days and i am going out of my mind. Has anyone had this and can advise if anything helped? How long until it went away?

Thanks!

Once you let your muscles rest, you should be able to open your mouth wider and have less problems eating.

I've had TMJ, it did go away after a while, had the MRI and everything, but it took a while though.

thank you again for all your fabulous advice and support.

I am pleased to report that I can once again open my mouth properly!!!

still a little pain, and clicking like hell when I yawn/eat, but im so happy I can bite things again!!

I think I will still see dentist to see if I can prevent it happening again, because I don't want to risk it!

That's great news it's a bit better, I bet you feel relieved.