Is it normal to feel i can't close my mouth properly?

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Whenever I close my mouth it feels like my jaw is not aligned. I don't have pain it just feels awkward, especially when I eat. My lower jaw seems like it got pushed back from its normal spot.
Nothing wrong with my teeth, no braces, my wisdom teeth are out.

Anyone know? Or feel the same?

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Based on 66 votes (34 yes)
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  • wowiki
    11 years ago

    Oddly enough, I have the same problem. But if I smile fully,like,with my teeth, they seem in order. I'm not usually bothered by this though.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    It sounds like you have TMJ. I've had TMJ since last Thanksgiving. I've been doing the excersises on and off which helped at first but I fear that my inconsistency has caused a problem... It's gotten to the point where I've realized that eventually I might need surgery to fix it. O_0

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    That is a difficult thing to vote on. I know it is normal for me but it shouldn't be. If you were beaten up or fell and hit it that would be sad not normal. I hope you don't have a dislocated jaw :(

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  • 1000yrVampireKing
    11 years ago

    You might be getting lock jaw. I got this after I had to get some dental work done. I would ask the dentist to check it out.

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  • standbyme555
    11 years ago

    I feel the exact same! I can't figure out why!

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  • m.a.s97
    11 years ago

    Look up TMJ and see if you have those symptoms because that sounds like what you're describing.

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