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Clicking sound and pain in Jaw
For the last three-Four days, my wife has been suffering from Jaw pain right below her ear. Everytime she opens her mouth she hears a clicking sound and has an unbearable pain. We took a panoramic X-ray of her jaw which I have attached with this. The local dentist who checked this has referred me to a TMJ specialist who is not available for a month. Please suggest what can be done in this case?
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Please check for upper wisdom tooth . Usually this cause clicking sounds. Check for right lower wisdom tooth infections.
Next Steps
Visit an Orthodontist as well as surgeon for the confirmation
Health Tips
Maintain good hygiene over the wisdom teeth, gargle with salt water. Use ice packs.
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You need to search for MDS oral and maxillofacial surgeon with specialization in TMJ disorders.
There are no home remedies.
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There are 2 options for causes here. It's either from the wisdom tooth, which is most probably impacted inside the jaw, on the lower right side, or it's from a joint issue.
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You can ask your wife to try supporting her jaw with her hand when she opens her mouth too widely, such as yawning. Take a soft diet, avoid excessive mouth opening. Please visit my clinic or any clinic, if you need further help.
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Dr. Subashini
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Dental Laser treatment is the best option for TMJ problem. You can get it done by your nearby laser dentist
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you can take pain killer and hot pack in the region of pain
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