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What Causes Pain On The Right Side Of The Jaw And Chin?

i have been having nerve pain in my right side jaw and lower towards my chin but only one side, i have tmj and been wearing my night guard and went to the er dentist and said i may have a cavity as well...cant afford any dental work, so i have a prescription for 600 mg motrin. it works temporarily at best when i am laying down, but when i am standing or sitting up for a long period of time, the nerves inside my right side mouth hurts so bad to where i can't open my mouth to talk or even move my lower lip. it hurts so bad, but when i am laying down, it doesnt. can you tell me what it is I have?
posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have pain on one side of jaw along with severe pain in opening and closing the mouth then can be related to a deeply infected tooth..
It can also be due to inflammation of gum flap around wisdom tooth leading to pericoronitis..

But for confirmation you need to get a thorough examination done along with x ray for a confirmed diagnosis and then only treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can take higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac..
Do cool compresses over the cheek.
Take a soft diet..
But medication will give temporary relief and you need to get the cause removed for relief..

Hope this helps..

Regards...
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What Causes Pain On The Right Side Of The Jaw And Chin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have pain on one side of jaw along with severe pain in opening and closing the mouth then can be related to a deeply infected tooth.. It can also be due to inflammation of gum flap around wisdom tooth leading to pericoronitis.. But for confirmation you need to get a thorough examination done along with x ray for a confirmed diagnosis and then only treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can take higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac.. Do cool compresses over the cheek. Take a soft diet.. But medication will give temporary relief and you need to get the cause removed for relief.. Hope this helps.. Regards...