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Pain in the right jaw
My mother who is 50 yrs old has a jaw pain which comes when she eats something hard or chews too much from the right side, That pain sometimes causes a sensation in the ear, also some itching in the ear. That pain isn't there when she wakes up or is in a resting position. What could be the cause of that?
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It can be due to myospasm as a result of tmj disorders. Muscle relaxants along with corticosteroids has to be taken. Apply hot and cold compression. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and dietary instructions.
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It has to be examined for salivary gland stones also known as sialolith. We have 2 huge salivary glands named as parotid glands that supply saliva in the mouth. If there is a stone that blocks the supply it leads to pain while eating as the saliva gets blocked
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She needs a thorough examination
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Hello ….
It could be due to TMJ disorder..
You should get your mother to visit a dentist where it can be examined physically and proper treatment plan can be made ..
You should get a customised mouth guard made for her by the dentist.
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Take her to visit a dentist to get it examined.
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