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What Does Pain On The Right Side Of The Jaw Indicate?

Pain in my right jaw which has increased over the last couple of days. I was having some clicking and mild pain but the last 2 days it has become more intense hindering chewing and the discomfort extends to the lower teeth. I assume it's TMJ but want to make sure it's not something more serious. Taking Alleve and hoping it will go away soon.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complainm it seems that pain on right side of jaw with clicking sound and pain increasing on chewing can be due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as Temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD.

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth x-ray known as Orthopantomogram done.

As of now, you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening.

The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants, he can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does Pain On The Right Side Of The Jaw Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complainm it seems that pain on right side of jaw with clicking sound and pain increasing on chewing can be due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as Temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth x-ray known as Orthopantomogram done. As of now, you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening. The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants, he can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora