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I have tmj and is it curable
I have tmj and recently from 1 week its is painful only one side (left) while opening my mouth . No clicking sound from ears , and is it curable by self or surgery?
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TMJ pain can exist independently or could be referred pain due to
-impacted wisdom teeth/erupting wisdom teeth
-ear infection
-recent cold/viral
-stress
-clenching/grinding teeth
Best way forward is to visit a dentist who would do clinical and radiographic examination to come to a diagnosis.
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In the interim ,please avoid too wide mouth opening ,hard food and cold compresses to reduce pain.
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Take muscle relaxants, eat soft diet, and try to give rest to TMJ. If pain doesn’t reduce in 3-4 days consult your dentist
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TMJ pain can be of stress related mostly or due to tooth or due to muscle ache . If it is stress related i request you to get some entertainment on daily basis, in other cases like tooth or muscle ache visit doctor (oral surgeon) as treatment is needed .
(Warm water rinse and pressure pack from outside could be helpful for temporary relief)
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visit omfs surgeon
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Warm water rinse and pressure pack from outside could be helpful for temporary relief
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Well tmj pain sometimes heal itself . Considering your age it may be also due to your last erupting molar . Erupting last molar causes pain and even difficulty opening mouth . You may visit a dentist to clear out the exact cause . Tmj pain can be even treated by low level laser therapy followed by medication .
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Dr. Pooja Vaniyar
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
TMJ pain on one side while opening mouth can be due to various causes such as stress,biting on hard foodstuff,yawning excessive mouth opening and for long hours of mouth opening engaging in chewing talking. However since it is not accompanied by clicking and ringing in ear it is mild.
Next Steps
it is best to consult an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon to prevent further complication and to treat the issue with therapy and to cure it completely without surgery.
Health Tips
lifestyle modification getting adequate sleep can help.
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Dr. Tanmay Mandal
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Pain in t m j region can be due to many factor , mostly it can be due mpds / tmds , if the cause is isolated then effective management is available .
Next Steps
diagnostic evaluation by Maxillofacial surgeon
Health Tips
Avoid hard things to chew , aviod excessive opening of mouth
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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It is curable by the doctor please visit the dentist for the physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Deepika Bainiwal
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
curable not by self but by doctor consultation , surgery might not be required.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Depends on existing situation, More details required.
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