Misaligned jaw after wisom tooth removal

[ColmMoody]

Washington: A year ago i went to the dentist to remove my wisdom teeth and my dentist put a lot of force on the bottom left tooth ever since then my jaw has been popping and occasionally locking up to the point i have to force it sideways with a painful pop to get it working normally. It has been very painful to deal with can i do anything about it or are they not liable?

 

[xylene]

Sounds like tmj.

What did they say when you brought up this consequence of the extraction?

 

[quincy]

You should first speak to your own dentist about the problems you've experienced since the wisdom tooth extraction. I agree with xylene that what you are experiencing sounds like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).

You can also be examined by another dentist for an opinion.

Depending on what is said to you by your own dentist and any other dentist you see, you can set up an appointment with a dental malpractice attorney in your area. Initial consultations are (generally) free.

Washington has a 3-year statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims (you have three years from the date of injury to file a claim).