Can you recommend a good Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon/specialist in the greater NYC area? This is for jaw discomfort and a really screwed up bite. [more inside]
posted by KHinds10 on Nov 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Why does eating yogurt (particulary greek) make the area under my ears hurt? [more inside]
posted by shownomercy on Mar 11, 2009 - 13 answers

In two weeks, I'll get both my jaws broken by my oral surgeon. Because of this, I might end up spending a full month on a liquid diet. Can you help me find some tasty alternatives to milkshakes? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Sep 27, 2008 - 45 answers

What's the PSI force of the bite of an average adult house cat? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Sep 8, 2008 - 10 answers

Tender under jaw where it meets the neck. Anyone know why? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Sep 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Help "a meat-atarian" nourish herself post-jaw surgery. She needs ideas or recipes for pureed-consistency foods "that aren't gross". (Her words in quotation marks - she's very picky about food.) [more inside]
posted by jb on Aug 24, 2008 - 32 answers

I have pretty severe TMJ for my age (early 20s) that has been getting worse. My dentist seems competent (I think), but also kind of . . . kooky. Could other AskMefites, especially TMJ sufferers, weigh in on him and his methods? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Aug 5, 2007 - 16 answers

What kind of specialist do I need for my jaw/headache problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Silicone cheekbone/jaw implants: advice or experiences about shaping a new skull? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Seeking advice regarding Wisdom tooth extraction complications. [more inside]
posted by crack on May 24, 2007 - 4 answers

My boyfriend's mother has suffered from a variety of chronic pain issues for roughly 15 years and is in the process of trying to find a facility that is best suited to her needs. [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Feb 12, 2007 - 6 answers

There's something wrong with my jaw: whenever I move it to the left or clench my teeth, I feel something bone-like moving in my ear. [more inside]
posted by archagon on Jan 12, 2007 - 18 answers

Can an eye twitch move to your jaw? [more inside]
posted by pazazygeek on Dec 2, 2006 - 6 answers

I've been having incredibly unpleasant jaw pain for the past week. What can I do to make it stop? [more inside]
posted by defreckled on Oct 25, 2006 - 10 answers

InTheMeantimeFilter: I've got a formerly filled, chipped tooth with exposed dentin that doesn't hurt .. yet. What can I do in the meantime before the dentist visit? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on May 28, 2006 - 11 answers

SoftFoodFilter: how do I retain a somewhat balanced diet? [more inside]
posted by heeeraldo on May 6, 2006 - 8 answers

It seems as if my jaw has shifted forward about an inch. How is that possible? [more inside]
posted by karmaville on Feb 28, 2006 - 12 answers

For years, I've had mild soreness at various places on the right side of my body: jaw, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, and foot. Meanwhile, the left side of my body feels perfect. [more inside]
posted by eighth_excerpt on Feb 26, 2006 - 16 answers

Anybody ever have this happen: Every once in a while (but more often lately) when I'm eating, my jaw will "crack"right near my right ear and then hurts like a mother*@!$&. What causes this? I've never had my wisdom teeth removed...I'm wondering if that's related or not.....anyone?
posted by stevyb on May 13, 2005 - 17 answers

How long does it take for your teeth to fuse to the jaw and maxilla after having braces? I had braces some five years ago and wore a retainer. I sort of lapsed and have also recently restarted and was wondering what to expect. [mi] [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Jan 17, 2005 - 9 answers

Why do athletes chew gum? [no more inside]
posted by mdeatherage on Oct 20, 2004 - 10 answers

The TMD thread, below, made me wonder about my odd condition, which sounds a little like TMD, but not quite. I get a pain in my jaw-hinge sometimes after drinking alcohol. Sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't. Once I start to notice it, I know I have to stop drinking right away. If I have another few sips, it will become EXCRUCIATING. Anyone know what this is or how best to deal with it?
posted by grumblebee on Mar 11, 2004 - 12 answers