Does your mouth open straight?

It probably sounds like a weird question, but a lot of patients who present with jaw pain often don’t open their mouth straight. This happens because both the left and right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) have to contribute to the motion equally to keep a straight alignment while opening. How do I know if my jaw isn’t opening straight? Simple, just look. While standing in front of a mirror open your mouth and see if the … Continue reading Does your mouth open straight?