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What Causes Difficulty In Opening The Jaw And Tooth Pain?

Hi. I am having difficulty opening my jaw all the way for about 2 1/2 months now. I have had some pain as well. I was referred to an oral surgeon but cannot see him now as I am in VT and he is in CA. I have just started having some nerve pain in my two front lower teeth. I am wondering if this has become more of an urgent matter now that this pain in my teeth is occuring. I am not sure if this is something that I should get to immediately. If yes, should I just go straight to a local dentist or should I go to the hospital? Not sure what I should do...
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well pain in lower front teeth can be due to causes like deep gum Infection which is most common for lower front teeth while decay or fracture can also be a cause..

It does not seem necessarily related to the jaw joint problem..

So it is better to consult a local Dentist and get evaluated..
An x ray can be done for confirmation of the cause..

For now take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Apply Lidocaine gel over the gums of painful teeth.

Hope this helps..

Regards .
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What Causes Difficulty In Opening The Jaw And Tooth Pain?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well pain in lower front teeth can be due to causes like deep gum Infection which is most common for lower front teeth while decay or fracture can also be a cause.. It does not seem necessarily related to the jaw joint problem.. So it is better to consult a local Dentist and get evaluated.. An x ray can be done for confirmation of the cause.. For now take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Apply Lidocaine gel over the gums of painful teeth. Hope this helps.. Regards .