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What Causes The Tenderness Of My Neck And Back Of My Mouth?

my right side of my neck has been tender to touch and also the back of my mouth is tender.I wear a night guard because I grind my teeth at night due to stress. Even the right side of my face feels funny at times. Is this from the grinding of my teeth?
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms tenderness of ride side of neck and back of mouth along with a history of Bruxism that is grinding of teeth at night can be due to grinding habit which can cause continuous fatigue to the muscles and it can also lead to muscle stiffness and inflammation leading to tenderness..

Another cause that commonly causes tenderness of neck, throat and back of mouth can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection..

Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and in case if the tenderness is due to muscles then muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and painkiller like Ibuprofen can be advised along with warm compresses.

If it is due to infection antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles will relieve..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes The Tenderness Of My Neck And Back Of My Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms tenderness of ride side of neck and back of mouth along with a history of Bruxism that is grinding of teeth at night can be due to grinding habit which can cause continuous fatigue to the muscles and it can also lead to muscle stiffness and inflammation leading to tenderness.. Another cause that commonly causes tenderness of neck, throat and back of mouth can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection.. Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and in case if the tenderness is due to muscles then muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and painkiller like Ibuprofen can be advised along with warm compresses. If it is due to infection antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles will relieve.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.