Locked jaw: open or closed

Jaw locked closed

• The main reason why people get a locked jaw is the displacement of the disk that locks in the joint. We solve the blocking jaw by manipulation (physiotherapy), with medication, an equilibrated splint, a dental equilibration or more rarely with surgery.
• The second reason why the jaw will lock is muscular spasms. The body is thus made, that when a joint becomes ill, painful or inflammed, the muscles can spasm to protect and stop most movement. Physiotherapy is the first thing to do. We combine physiotherapy with an equilibrated occlusal splint, a dental equilibration and the following recommendations::

Directions for use

• Positioning the tongue on the palate
• Chew softer foods
• Avoid biting your nails/li>
• Drink maximum 1 coffee per day and avoid energizing drinks and other products containing caffeine
• Minimize your alcohol consumption
• Avoid clenching or holding teeth together
• Exercise program
• Moist heat application
• Minimize or stop definitely your nicotine consumption
• Good quality of sleep

Jaw locked open

The jaw locks open when we open too wide, and it « comes out » of its socket. We have to relax and manipulate the jaw to set it back in place. To minimize the risk of locking again, bite correction is recommended.