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Since past few days I have been experiencing pain in my left jaw while opening mouth and while closing there is a popping or clicking of jaw. I have not been in any type of accident. What might be the problem? And to which type of doctor should I visit about it?

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Hi, it could be a TMJ disorder. Get check up. It can be treated Regards ...  Read More

Sometime the left side of my jaw hurts a lot when opening my mouth and hence i cant open my mouth fully.Then i need to adjust my mouth somehow then i can open my mouth properly.Has something dislocated?Why it hurts sometimes?

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U might be suffering from TMJ dislocation. It may be due to various reasons. Early diagnosis and intervention is a must.First u must consult an Oral Medicine expert advice who is a specialist in Mouth ...  Read More

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Hi This is Krishnaswamy and age 29, i have suffering from moderate right Lower jaw pain when opening and closing the mouth. is that a serious problem???. Please tell whether i need to consult ENt or Dentist. There is no pain in the teeth and gums. I can feel the Jaw pain.

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Its not a serious problem, It can be treated, an OPGxray wil reveal the extent of d problem. .. Soft diet for a week or two.. N muscle relaxants daily can surely cure it ...  Read More

My wisdom tooth extracted from one side two weeks back now finding difficult to open mouth jaw hurts

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First go to the dentist and radiographic or O.P.G. If needed, assessment is must then follow the dentist instructions carefully. You will definitely get relief from the pain. ...  Read More

My jaw hurt a lot, it is very difficult to open my mouth, it hurts even when I talk, the doctor showed me, he said it could be for TMJ, which doctor should I see?

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Neurologist ...  Read More

I have lower jaw pain and swelling for one and a half months. Under the ear where the jaw ends. It started after I chewed more than usual one day. Soft food item only. Next day jaw pain and swelling started. Had sinus infection, so thought it's because of that. But sinus cleared up with antibiotics. But jaw pain and swelling still there. Didn't red

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Hello Our experts from the department of oral medicine and radiology suggest you to kindly visit an oral physician immediately for a proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

Can close my mouth after my ortho put brackets on lower teeth so plzzz plzzzz plzzz help me.... I m unble to eat anything

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Plz specify the reason - is it due to pain that u are unable to close ur mouth or is there any hindrance due to which you are unable to close ...  Read More

I got crowns on front two teeth on the lower jaw and sometimes i cannot close my mouth when i do, upper teeth hits lower teeth and i cannot close my mouth i have to forcefully close it and then my teeth starts paining. I dont know why this happens. when i wakeup there is gap and upper and lower teeth does not even touch each other but in the eveni

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Hi sir, Height of crowns of your front teeth i.e. high points, may be preventing your back teeth from touching each other or keeping your back teeth in open bite..which strains your muscles resulting ...  Read More

When I open and close my mouth I am getting some cracking sound on the left side of jaw but I don't have pain. May I know what is the problem?

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Hello you have initiated as TMJ dislocation as if problem persist. ...  Read More

Mouth jaw is making sound during open and close. Please, Why it's making sound and treatment for it. Thanks

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This is known as clicking sound. It's because of tmj joint malfunction. Sometimes it's normal also. Visit an oral surgeon. ...  Read More

My jaw tooth is decayed and it hurts a lot. Please tell me a good tablet. I can't sleep because of the pain. Please tell me.

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Upon review these were the findings - Class I caries irt 26, discolored tooth, pain Stains+, Plaque+ Pit and fissure involvement? irt 24, 25 Elaborately these are to be done for - Excavation of caries ...  Read More

I have pain in my m Teeth and sensation too the side of teeth tendons are swollen up and its paining , its difficult to eat anything and there is pain in left side whole jaw and it is diffult to chew have sensation and also open and close my mouth

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It's bcoz of wisdom teeth.. If much pain & swelling have antibiotics & painkiller.. ...  Read More

My jaw is aching. The pain is near the lobe. I AM not able to chew food. When I close my mouth properly the jaw hurts Leading small amount of pain upto head and nose.

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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable ...  Read More

For last 10 days I am facing pain in right jaw while opening my mouth for eating or for yawning. When I press lower teeth to upper teeth it hurts. Why this is happening

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Plz visit the dentist for proper evaluation... ...  Read More

For the past 2 days, I am not able to eat properly because I am unable to open my mouth. It hurts while opening and chewing. I can feel some thing with my tongue on one side of my mouth. What to do?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My Aunt' both side cheeks hurting near ear and upper jaw area. There is no pain in ears and jaws. Not so visible but when you touch you can feel it might have some swelling but not prominent. What could be the reason for this. Is it something serious?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Sir i had an mouth ulcer before i am having following symptoms Jaw pain was only on left side but it's now shifted to right side and left side is not paining now Right side jaw pain along mouth inside upper sidepain, Mouth is feeling different from few days,tongue is sore and chalky taste Also iam having headache sometimes along with jaw above p

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Need few details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi, Right jaw pain started since Saturday morning while chewing anything or biting or opening mouth. I remember watching mobile on a wrong posture upon my face. Now jaw pains and there is a kind of sound while I open or close mouth. I am worried. Please advise thanks.

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It's tmj disorder due to disc displacement. Muscle relaxants along with corticosteroids has to be taken. Physiotherapy and dietary instructions to be followed. You can consult through this for prescri ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am being treated for schizophrenia, i can't keep my jaw closed. What do I need to do? Is it an emergency?

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Can be eps ...  Read More

I recently got hit on my left side of my jaw. For some time soon after it my right jaw was in pain along with my ear. Now there is not any pain unless I try to chew something medium/hard with my right jaw. There is no bleeding or swelling. I can open and close my mouth fully. What could have happened and should I see a doctor

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Get X-ray of jaw temporomandibular joint both view send me photo of report and X-ray films it is complete curable Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder Sharma senior ortho ...  Read More

Hello. Since past few months, i have noticed that many a times, when i try to open my mouth wide, my jaw is locked and it feels that it will break if i will stretch further. Recently i have discovered that this lock is on right side of jaw and if i shift my lower jaw to right side and then down, it makes a clicking sound but it opens completely.

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You should consult a dentist. ...  Read More

I am facing irritation while closing mouth. What can be the reason is it due to shape of my teeths. Please help

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It is because since your upper and lower teeth are out of line of mastication or very sharp.Hence you are experiencing irritation while mouth closure. This is called cheek bite. ...  Read More

Hello, I have pain in left jaw. It started when I woke up one day. Consulted 2 different dentists, took multiple x-rays... but they say it's all fine. X-rays attached. I am advised not to open my mouth wide, chew only from right but it's been a month. While chewing or when I open n close mouth I feel something is brushing against each other in jaw.

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Maybe their is some problem in TMJ. Need to know full history before diagnosing anything. You can consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options. ...  Read More

Hi, I have jaw pain under ear lobe and neck for 14 months now. Seen an oral surgeon,sent me for jaw MRI. Had MRI yesterday.tech gave me some popsicle sticks pile to bite on to capture open mouth position. I couldn't take those sticks out after the MRI. She was telling me to take it out. I couldn't. It felt like those sticks stuck with my front tee

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Can you please provide me with some details like ... 1. How did you notice the condition& any particular timing like after rct waking up in the morning or at night or after lying down ? 2. What t ...  Read More

My dentist gave me NTI guard for a week or two for diagnostic purpose. My symptoms are, Constant pain in lower jaw under ear and neck for more than 10 months. Also tapping and biting pressure on 46 since this started. Suspect root fracture in 46. Had cbct. Nothing found. Endo told to do root canal for tapping and biting pressure. No cavities or inf

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You should start wearing proper dental night guard for the lower arch and see if any change occurs. Plus it may be because of nerve innervation or due to salivary gland infection near the ear. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, What is the reason behind below problem I am not able to open and close full mouth and whenever I tried to open then pain near Infront of ears. I am also not able to close mouth while sleeping. It irritates me a lot. I tried many times for closing but I feel like it stuck or jaw lock. Please can you tell me the exact problem and treat

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I would advise you to get a full mouth XRay (OPG) done to diagnose the problem. It can be either related to your wisdom teeth or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ). ...  Read More

I got my left side upper and lower wosdom tooth removed 6 months ago after that i had continous mild pain in my jaw and now i have pain in my ear and jaw while i close my jaw. I am having having headaches , shoulder and neck aches on the same side abd also DIZZINESS. i hear a slight poping and grating like sound when i press the area in front of m

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It seems you have problem in your jaw joints ,kindly contact me in personal chat box for detail conversation ...  Read More

My jaw hurt everytime I open my mouth. Pain near left ear.. specifically on jaw skull joint. Initially it was happening both the sides but the pain remains on left side only.

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It's due to faulty chewing habbits. A pain killer will help. But on symptoms u need to take other medciations ...  Read More

Always have Acne problem. For the past 3 to 4 months apart from blackheads and whiteheads I did not have much problem. But past 1 week I've been getting acnes around my mouth, chin and jaw areas. And it's not getting any better. I would like to consult regarding the same to know what might be the cause.

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Jawline acne are usually associated with hormonal disturbance. Needs to evaluate properly and need more information. Can be treated effectively. ...  Read More

Hi, I have jaw pain and metallic taste in mouth like the taste that comes while vomiting from past 1 month, when i swallow i could hear a tick sound on both my ears, please let me know some home treatment since we are in lockdown

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You appear to have TMJ Syndrome ie. pain & stress in the joint that opens & closes the mouth. This is also associated with a click sound. The metallic taste in the mouth could be the side effect of a ...  Read More

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