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Uncomfortable Jaw Pain
I've been having jaw pain for about 3 days, it feels like my jaw is swollen, sleep is very uncomfortable, my jaws locks sometimes, I've had my tongue pierced for 5 months now, and i only had the jaw pain during my healing weeK but the pain is back and I wonder if it's because of the tongue peircings? I took tylenol didn't work, ibuprofen helps.
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Dr. Paras Angrish
Pediatric Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, greetings
1st of all the kind of history you are giving it seems you have TMJ problem which means the joint between your jaw and skull. as you say sometimes your jaw gets locked clearly indicating you have some joint issues and regarding piercing in your tongue, it can aggravate your problem if you open your mouth for a longer duration as it creates more pressure on your jaw joint. as of now, you can do warm fermentation on the joint near your ears 5- 20 minutes near the joint and can take a muscle relaxant and restrict your diet to soft food only for few days. IF problem persists better get a professional opinion because you might require some special X-rays and scan to see the problem. As of now TMJ problems are quite common. with precaution and prevention, you will get better. so don't worry a great deal.
regards,
Dr.PARAS
Next Steps
If problem persist for a week better see a dentist
Health Tips
hot fermentation with hot towel on joint area, warm saline rinses, muscle relaxant.
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