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Face shape changed too narrow. Jaw pain
I have right  lower jaw pain for 3 years. Had MRI and CT of jaw and neck. Different opinions on MRI. #46 was hurting for tapping and biting on it,pressing, touching with tongue. Had RCT several times and no relief. Cone beam scans were normal.Extracted that tooth in July 2022 because of the constant pain in the jaw and the tooth. Tooth was found infected when they pull out. But jaw pain persist and same symptoms till now. 46 tooth socket hurts and gum too. I had 2 upper wisdom tooth when this pain started. Ext right wisdom in 2020 after this pain started. I have one remaining wisdom left upper. I have tried mouth guard, NTI splint. Nothing helped. Constant pain in the lower jaw under ear area My face shape has changed so much in these three years after this pain. It has become very narrow and thin. It becomes narrow in the cheek area. I am completely on soft diet since 2020 as I can't chew on food with this pain. Does face shape change with jaw pain? What should be done for this?
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Dear Ma'am It is our humble request if you could visit the clinic. Have you ever consulted any oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding the same. The shape of the face should not change in case of jaw pain. Since this condition is prevailing from a long time , it's better u seek a second or third opinion and get latest x-rays/RVG. Take your reports and medications if any,  whenever u see your dentist.
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Get the left upper wisdom tooth removed. Face shape may change with jaw pain as a result of myospasm or tmj dislocation. Muscle relaxants along with corticosteroids and physiotherapy and dietary instructions to be followed. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on investigations.
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Hello Face shape is not related with jaw pain.and for proper diagnosis consult through this
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