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Tmj pain and inflammation
I got my left side both upper lower wisdom tooth removed 5 months ago anf after that i started having sensitivity to certain sounds in my left ear and also a little bit of pop when i moved my jaw horizontally. ->Now i am having more poping and crepetious sound in tmj and pain and pressure in my jaw,throat and also headaches. ->When i put my little finger in my ear canal and close my jaw i feel my left condyle coming further back and hitting my finger and makes a sound like when we crack our finger... Is this tmd? I am so much scared will this heal..I didnt have any kind of tmd before extraction. Pleasee help.I live in kolkata where i can find tmj doc.
Hi,
It is quite possible for the alignment of your jaw might have changed after removal of your wisdom teeth
The tmj might be stressed ..tmj being a complex joint below the ear
Sometimes they are self healing
Little precautions taken at right time can help
Do not worry
Next Steps
1do not keep testing or checking the popping and crepitation as the area needs to rest
2do not sleep on a very high pillow
avoiding anything sticky or chewy or any food that makes you chew too much
3you must do hot and cold compresses...take a bowl of hot water and cold water(water from the ice not the ice itself) dip the cloth in hot water hold in the region below the ear for about 10 seconds now do the same with cold water
4 repeat 3 times a day
5 avoid opening your mouth too much especially while yawning, eating
eat soft for a couple of days
the visit any local dentist whenever you can( any local dentist can diagnose this)
i hope this was helpful to you
regards,
Dr. Prachi Lalji
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To check TMJ disorder you need to follow some step as below:
1. You need to consult an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for this issue, he will first suggest you to take an OPG xray, to check an exact issue and will also check you clinically to come up with proper diagnosis and treatment.
Health Tips
Till you meet a specialist you can follow some steps:
1. Avoid hard and sticky food
2. Try chewing on both the sides
3. Do not try to open your mouth wide.
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