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Jaw pain and headache
I'm having jaw pain from more than two weeks , it's getting bad day by day, it mostly in and around the ear . The first bite of every meal is very painful, I cannot open my mouth completely. It's more on the left side sometimes.My jaw muscle feel overworked and tired. I visited a local dentist two weeks back she told it might be TMJ / TMD . She advised me to not open my mouth wide and prescribed Flexon MR . There's no improvement yet. Please guide the next steps and consultant doctor to visit! Thanks in advance
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It might be because of the erupting wisdom tooth on the left side.
Next Steps
visit dentist for further clinical examination & if required investigation like radiograph.
Health Tips
eat soft foodstuff .also perform jaw exercises.
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Hello. The jaw pain you are experiencing can be due to an erupting or impacted wisdom tooth, or TMJ disorder or a radiating pain.
You will require an OPG (full mouth x-ray)
In case of an impacted/erupting wisdom tooth, extraction of the tooth is advised.
An impacted wisdom tooth causes conditions like pericoronitis (pain, swelling and inflammation in the 3rd molar region), radiating pain to the ear, throat, neck cheeks and headache as well can cause cavity to the tooth beside it.
Hence, it is best advised to extract the tooth.
Kindly visit a dentist for definitive diagnosis and treatment
Next Steps
Kindly visit us at Dental Galaxy Pune for consultation or treatment http://dentalgalaxy.in/
Health Tips
Apply ice pack on the affected area. lukewarm salt water rinse will provide temporary relief
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Jaw pain could be due to erupting wisdom tooth, TMJ problem etc. Need to know full history before diagnosing anything.
Consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
Apply ice pack outside mouth over effected area.
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Hello dear
Please be aware
See TMJ problems require comprehensive treatment of both medications and physiotherapy.i suggest you to please share reports for confirmation of diagnosis.for further details you can consult me
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Dr. Shruti Bassi
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
16 yrs exp
Mohali
Jaw pain can be due to various reasons .As u mentioned you feel exhausted muscles and tiredness on your left it may be due to TMJ but need to rule out any tooth or gland infections
Next Steps
Better to consult an Oral Surgeon
Health Tips
After ruling out any sort of infection you may need some physiotherapy for your TMJ .
Meanwhile avoid opening too big mouth while yawning and laughing
May use hot fomentation on pain side
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