Dr. Roubal's Omaha, Nebraska blog

I had a sixteen year old female in this past week who had a "locked jaw." Based on her lower jaw range of motion, she actually did not have a locked jaw, but rather was experiencing a displaced disc with reduction. This means she could "wiggle" her jaw and it would "pop" and then she could open her jaw. She had a lot of other symptoms of dysfunction and pain which I feel very strongly that I could have likely reversed since she is so young. Funny thing, the mother called and cancelled a later appointment since I didn't "unlock" her daughter's jaw on the initial visit. I really learned something because of that. Even though I though they had really understood my explanation and reasoning, obviously I didn't do good enough. Sad. they are going to go to a chiropractor for treatment that will not be successful long term as the bite relationship is very seriously "off!" Staying this way could result in permanent jaw joint damage. Hopefully, they will call back and be treated properly.

Yours for better health, Dr. Roubal