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What Causes Painful Jaw?
hello doc,
i have problem from few days. i was in my native place few days before, when i came back home and woke up in morning my left side jaw was paining in very wierd manner. so recent days sometimes its pain when i try to eat samething (rice even) pls suggest whats the problem is...
i have problem from few days. i was in my native place few days before, when i came back home and woke up in morning my left side jaw was paining in very wierd manner. so recent days sometimes its pain when i try to eat samething (rice even) pls suggest whats the problem is...
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have symptoms of painful jaw and that too it is localized to one side so probable chances are you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition.
I would suggest you to visit dentist once and get it examined properly. If it is dental related issue like due to particular tooth infection, abscess or cyst , then go for IOPA and check the extent of infection and start Root Canal Treatment .
If it is related to joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation.
Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have symptoms of painful jaw and that too it is localized to one side so probable chances are you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition.
I would suggest you to visit dentist once and get it examined properly. If it is dental related issue like due to particular tooth infection, abscess or cyst , then go for IOPA and check the extent of infection and start Root Canal Treatment .
If it is related to joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation.
Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..
As per your complain in case if you have jaw pain and pain in chewing without any tooth or gum issue then it is due to some pathology with jaw joint and the condition is known as TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER (TMD) as following symptoms are evident in TMD..
The jaw joint contains many structures like bones, muscles,ligaments and tendons..
Any injury or disorder of any of these can cause TMD and the above explained symptoms..
Excessive mouth opening.. Blow over the face,Arthritic changes in the joint,teeth grinding habit,overfilled teeth etc can be a few common causes..
I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if required necessary x rays like OPG and lateral view can be taken and treatment can be planned accordingly..
For now you can take painkillers and muscle relaxants for relief..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards..
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora..
Can understand your concern..
As per your complain in case if you have jaw pain and pain in chewing without any tooth or gum issue then it is due to some pathology with jaw joint and the condition is known as TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER (TMD) as following symptoms are evident in TMD..
The jaw joint contains many structures like bones, muscles,ligaments and tendons..
Any injury or disorder of any of these can cause TMD and the above explained symptoms..
Excessive mouth opening.. Blow over the face,Arthritic changes in the joint,teeth grinding habit,overfilled teeth etc can be a few common causes..
I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if required necessary x rays like OPG and lateral view can be taken and treatment can be planned accordingly..
For now you can take painkillers and muscle relaxants for relief..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards..
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora..
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