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Suggest Treatment For Facial And Jaw Pain

I have had a sinus cold for a few days. I have used a neti pot twice a day. Last night I started having facial and jaw pain that increased when biting down on my left side. To touch, it hurts near my ear on the outside of my face. On that side I do have a permanent hole in that eardrum. The ear itself does not hurt, but the surrounding area and jaw does. Could this be an infection in the ear?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Pain on the side of face, in front of ear and jaw with pain increasing on biting can be due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD. I would suggest you to consult an oral physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth x-ray known as orthopantomogram done. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening.

The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants he can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Facial And Jaw Pain

Hello, Pain on the side of face, in front of ear and jaw with pain increasing on biting can be due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD. I would suggest you to consult an oral physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth x-ray known as orthopantomogram done. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening. The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants he can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora