Hi, My Upper Right Jaw Has Started To Hurt About

Posted on Sat, 18 Jan 2020

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Question : Hi,
My upper right jaw has started to hurt about a week ago and it's only gotten worse. I have difficulty chewing and difficulty opening my mouth to a certain degree without pain. Any idea what's wrong?

Answered by Dr. Naveen (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Temporomandibular joint disorder/myofascial pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

After going through history I am of the opinion that you are having either temporomandibular joint disorder or myofascial pain.

You need to give rest for the affected joint. Hence, chew on the opposite side for a week and use only soft food.

You can take some anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or diclofenac (if you are not allergic to the above medicines) and apply some anti-inflammatory gel around the joint.

If the symptoms do not improve consult a dentist/maxillofacial surgeon.

Hope this answers your query. revert back to me if you have any queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar