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Herbst appliance causing jaw pain maybe?

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okay so lately by jaw has been killing me (yesterday and today)

can't open it really, right side hurts really bad. it seems like it's going to pop and then stop hurting but i can't get it to pop.

i know by looking on the internet info about TMD and everything, bug right now i am also currently wearing a herbst appliance...which is supppose to correct some of that stuff. I've been wearing it for several months now. this is kinda out of no where.

I have been reading ALOT lately and in the process leaning on my hand (putting a lot of pressure on my jaw). also i have to chew with my front teeth because of the appliance.....could the appliance be causing the problems??

i also lean against my jaw while sleeping.

could i have tweeked the appliance or something?

i'm leaving for vacation sunday morning and i'm REALLY hoping that i will be able to open my mouth painlessly by then.

Please help!

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