Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Other jaw asymmetry
Moderate
ICD-10: M26 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जबड़े की असमानता · தமிழ்: தாடை சமச்சீரின்மை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದವಡೆ ಅಸಮಾನತೆ · తెలుగు: దవడ అసమానత · বাংলা: চোয়ালের অসামঞ্জস্য · मराठी: जबड्याची विषमता · ગુજરાતી: જડબાની અસમાનતા
About this condition
This condition refers to an uneven or lopsided appearance of the jaw that affects facial symmetry. It can result from developmental issues, injury, or dental problems and may impact chewing, speaking, or cause cosmetic concerns. Treatment depends on severity and may include orthodontics, surgery, or dental work.
Common symptoms
uneven jaw
facial asymmetry
difficulty chewing
jaw clicking
uneven smile
bite misalignment
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended, sooner if pain or functional difficulty
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जबड़े की असमानता · चेहरे की विषमता · जबड़ा टेढ़ा होना · जबड़े का असंतुलन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தாடை சமச்சீரின்மை · முக சமச்சீரின்மை · தாடை வளைவு · தாடை சீரற்ற தன்மை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ದವಡೆ ಅಸಮಾನತೆ · ಮುಖದ ಅಸಮಾನತೆ · ದವಡೆ ಬಾಗುವಿಕೆ · ದವಡೆ ಅಸಮತೋಲನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | దవడ అసమానత · ముఖ అసమానత · దవడ వక్రత · దవడ అసమతుల్యత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চোয়ালের অসামঞ্জস্য · মুখের বিষমতা · চোয়াল বাঁকা হওয়া · চোয়ালের ভারসাম্যহীনতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जबड्याची विषमता · चेहऱ्याची असमानता · जबडा वाकणे · जबड्याचे असंतुलन |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જડબાની અસમાનતા · ચહેરાની વિષમતા · જડબું વાંકું થવું · જડબાનું અસંતુલન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other jaw asymmetry?
uneven jaw, facial asymmetry, difficulty chewing, jaw clicking, uneven smile, bite misalignment.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended, sooner if pain or functional difficulty
Is Other jaw asymmetry common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other jaw asymmetry?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended, sooner if pain or functional difficulty.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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