LogFAQs > #955520108

I went to hug my mom a week ago and she accidentally banged her head into my right jaw hinge. My jaw feels off now. I'm getting a lot of grinding, popping, clicking, and soreness/tightness by my ear in my opposite (left) hinge. I can open my mouth and chew but not as much as before without discomfort. Could I have dislocated it?

What type of professional am I supposed to see for this and what would they do? I was planning on having a cleaning since I haven't had one in two years due to the pandemic. I have a lot of tartar. I'm on medicaid and my general dentist doesn't take my insurance anymore. Should I try and go for a cleaning first?

I'm so upset over this. This has been the worst year of my life in terms of my health. I keep getting hurt from the most basic movements.