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Taken many x-rays, cbct ,pan in a month.
Have lower jaw pain, under the ear pain for 2 months. I also have swelling in the jaw line for 2 months. Been to many dentist and taken multiple xrays. No definite diagnosis yet. My dentist took CT scan, panaromic  and bite wing, periapical x-ray. Went to another dentist for second opinion. They also took many x-rays. No one is willing to see the x-ray images which I have got from previous office. So this makes more exposure to x-ray images. I have been to oral surgeon and he took CT/pan xray before the wisdom tooth removal. I removed it ten days back. Went for a follow up. Took another CT scan to check if everything is ok. So, totally many CT scan,pan x-ray and bite wings and periapical xrays in a month. I feel so nervous about it. Is it harmful? My OMFS told me to go to TMJ specialist to check out.  here all offices take own x-rays. So, if I go to TMJ specialist, they will take another x-ray or cbct scan. So all these images within a month. Is it harmful?? Please help. I am in USA.
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There seems to be no problem in your teeth according to your x-ray. Yes, too many exposure to x-ray can be harmful. Your problem can also be due to your clenching/grinding habits if you have any. Since you are still facing problem it would be better if you visit TMJ specialist.
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You can take xrays no matter but you need to consult to your nearby TMJ specialist. Because your problems seems related to TMJ only so you need to consult them
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