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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tooth Pain And Jaw Pain

Hi, I have jaw pain. It has slowly gotten worse throughout the day. Both sides of my mouth and jaw hurt. If I put my teeth together my teeth even ache and hurt. I took (2) extra strength Tylenol and it helps a little, but I feel like I need to put ice on it. I have had TMJ...a long time ago. It feels like it but I do not remember my teeth hurting.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tooth pain and jaw pain . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as bruxism that is clenching of teeth at night , which occur due to may reasons like TMJ problem , impacted tooth , misalignment of teeth , TMJ dislocation or psychological problem . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may examine physically , movements of TMJ , order CT scan and MRI to find out exact cause . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory ( sometimes disc of TMJ get inflamed due to som reasons like injury ) or refer you to orthodontist for alignment of teeth . For now start stretching exercises of TMJ and physical therapy of TMJ . Try to do yoga and meditation , which are essential for whole body relaxation .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tooth Pain And Jaw Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tooth pain and jaw pain . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as bruxism that is clenching of teeth at night , which occur due to may reasons like TMJ problem , impacted tooth , misalignment of teeth , TMJ dislocation or psychological problem . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may examine physically , movements of TMJ , order CT scan and MRI to find out exact cause . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory ( sometimes disc of TMJ get inflamed due to som reasons like injury ) or refer you to orthodontist for alignment of teeth . For now start stretching exercises of TMJ and physical therapy of TMJ . Try to do yoga and meditation , which are essential for whole body relaxation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari