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If your jaw is locked open or closed, go to a hospital's emergency department. The open locked jaw is treated by sedating you to a comfortable level. Then the mandible (upper jaw) is held with the thumbs while the lower jaw is pushed downward, forward, and backward. This maneuver is usually done by the Emergency Department physician or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. The closed locked jaw is also treated by sedating you until you are completely relaxed.
Having your jaw lock up, or hurt when you try to chew, or begin to pop when you open your mouth can make some of us feel panicky and out of control about our physical health. The good news is that usually this is time limited and reversible with proper management.or these you will need to see your dentist. Usually, sudden-onset jaw pain is muscular in origin, and a night guard or âsplintâ can help reverse this situation. Often this splint will initially need to be used 24x7 for a few days or a few weeks.