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What Causes Slight Bump When Suffering From Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction?

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hi I am 25 female and have had a locked jaw for 3 weeks. have been to maxfax clinic where they did xray and found nothing abnormal and said it is my muscles tightening and u suffer from tmjd. I have a follow up appointment in 2weeks but over the last few days I have noticed the right side has a slight bump which cannot be seen but felt abduction does not hurt to touch but itvis painful to try and open ny mouth too much. I have stuck to soft food and cannot bite or chew. should I be worried about the bump?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..the bump on the right side could be swelling either due to any tooth infection,,do hot and cold fermentation altrnatively, use soft diet, eat small pieces of fruit, avoid opening mouth widely, supprt ur jaw while yawning with ur hands,,take analgesics and muscle relaxants and u may need a soft/hard splint..check for infected tooth by doing an xray,, eithr ways get back to ur dentist at tmj clinic,,hope it helps,,tc
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What Causes Slight Bump When Suffering From Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..the bump on the right side could be swelling either due to any tooth infection,,do hot and cold fermentation altrnatively, use soft diet, eat small pieces of fruit, avoid opening mouth widely, supprt ur jaw while yawning with ur hands,,take analgesics and muscle relaxants and u may need a soft/hard splint..check for infected tooth by doing an xray,, eithr ways get back to ur dentist at tmj clinic,,hope it helps,,tc