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Pain in Jaw Line
While eating first bite i get pain sensation around my ear lobe. Also, when i am touching my jaw line near to ear lobe, i am getting some pain.
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Well that's TMJ pain . Tmj ( cheek head chewing ) joint . Lasers are quite effective in treating tmj pain. Go to some good dental clinic and enquire weather laser facility is available or not
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Recommended to get an OPG x-ray and follow up
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This type of pain during the first bite, especially near the ear lobe or jawline, often happens due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues or inflammation of the parotid (salivary) gland. The TMJ is the small joint just in front of your ear that helps you open and close your mouth.
When this joint or nearby muscles are strained — from habits like clenching, grinding teeth, or even stress — pain can appear around the ear, especially when you start chewing. In some cases, mild infection or blockage in the salivary gland can also cause similar pain.
Next Steps
Avoid hard or chewy foods for a few days.
Apply a warm compress near the painful area twice a day.
Do gentle jaw-opening exercises.
If pain persists or increases, visit a dentist or oral & maxillofacial specialist to rule out TMJ disorder or salivary gland infection.
Health Tips
Try to relax your jaw — avoid constant gum chewing or clenching your teeth. Early care usually relieves this kind of pain quickly.
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Hello,
A little more detailed history is required.
It looks like a joint pain.
It could be due to wisdom teeth related pain, joint pain, salivary gland issues, due to sleep apnea, biting or grinding issues.
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Kindly consult your local dentist to guide you better
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Pain around ear lobe can be due to various reasons,
-TMJ pain(pain due to the strained joint and muscles)
-wisdom teeth
-ear infection
-pain radiating from salivary gland
Please visit a dentist for clinical& radiographic examination to have a proper diagnosis.
Next Steps
Visit Dentist
Health Tips
avoid too wide mouth opening and biting hard stuff like nuts etc,in the interim.
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There might be two chances that your wisdom tooth might be trying to erupt or the muscles near the jaw joint must have got spasm
You can give hot water compression in the affected area.
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It could be due to your wisdom teeth which might be malpositioned and when trying to erupt causing pain.Which sometimes also radiates to ear and forehead region..
Next Steps
Have a dental visit to correctly evaluate what’s the exact problem
Health Tips
Avoid chewing hard and sticky foods from that side for few days
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Dr. Binal Shah
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pain near the ear while taking the first bite or touching the jawline often comes from the jaw joint (TMJ) the hinge that connects your lower jaw to the skull â rather than the ear itself.
This usually happens when the joint or nearby muscles are strained, which can occur due to:
Habit of clenching or grinding teeth (even during sleep)
Sudden bite change or uneven chewing on one side
Stress or tight jaw muscles
Infection or pressure from a back molar or wisdom tooth
What you can do right now:
Eat soft food and avoid hard or chewy items for a few days
Apply a warm compress near the painful area
Try not to open your mouth too wide while yawning or eating
If the pain continues for more than 3â4 days or worsens, get a dental and TMJ evaluation sometimes a simple bite adjustment, night guard, or anti-inflammatory treatment resolves it completely
This type of pain is usually temporary and reversible, so donât worry
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Dr. Mahima Panwar
Pediatric Dentist
12 yrs exp
Meerut
It could be due to the jaw joint (TMJ), surrounding muscles, or sometimes could be a dental issue like a wisdom tooth or deep cavity in the tooth . To identify the exact cause, it’s best to go for a short check-up. Once you are examined , the doctor can suggest the right treatment or exercises to relieve your pain .
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