I have been feeling this pain on my face for a couple of weeks. It feels as if I have been hit on my jaw and gives me lots of headache. I pulled out my wisdows teeth already (all of them), so is not a question of a rising tooth.
When I get tired I feel like forcing my jaw and putting pressure on it. I don't is not good and I try not to do this.
Any suggestions?
2006-10-04 19:18:03 · 10 answers · asked by Pishi 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I hadn't had any shot or trauma. It just started out of nothing. Last time I went to dentist was 6 months ago just for a general checkup and everything was fine.
And btw, what DMJ is?
2006-10-04 19:25:31 · update #1
I hadn't had any shot or trauma. It just started out of nothing. Last time I went to dentist was 6 months ago just for a general checkup and everything was fine.
And btw, what DMJ is?
2006-10-04 19:25:32 · update #2
It sounds like you have TMJ, which is short of temporal-mandibular joint pain. It is usually caused when people grind their teeth in their sleep, or sleep with the jaw and mouth tightly clenched. It can be best diagnosed by a dentist or doctor, although it is usually treated by a dentist. The pain is usually controled with asprin or tylenol, and the dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to wear at night. That will prevent you from grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw, and prevent the jaw/headaches you now suffer. It could also be caused by an earache, inner ear infection or sinus infection- which is why you really should see the doctor first. If it is really from your jaw, he will send you to a dentist for the treatment.
2006-10-04 19:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your medical doctor or dentist to determine the cause of your problem, you should not rely on the answers you may get here.
You could have the onset of TMJ, Tetanus, Neck injury or anyone of many other possibilities
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, means that the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw isn't working properly. TMJ feels like your jaw is popping or clicking or even "getting stuck" for a moment. The exact cause of this misalignment is often impossible to determine.
Tetanus is a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. Infection usually originates from a contaminated wound, often a cut or deep puncture wound. Common symptoms are muscle spasms in the jaw (hence the common name lockjaw), followed by difficulty swallowing and general muscle stiffness in other parts of the body.
2006-10-04 19:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by whajagonado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suspect that you may be coming down with a case of DMJ otherwise known as lock jaw. Have you had a tetnis shot latley? You can call a local hospital 24 hours a day and ask to speak with a nurse. They can point you in the right direction.
2006-10-04 19:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you suffered an trauma to the face? The best way is to get an x-ray or a CT scan of the head- it may be an abscess.
2006-10-04 19:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by zanybabe1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a temporomandibular (TM) disorder which causes serious pain in the jaw. You should consult a physician right away and ask if there is any chance of TM disorder.
2006-10-04 19:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by angela s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to hightechsmiles.com go to the TMJ section and should help guide you in the right direction.
2006-10-05 08:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom teeth?
2006-10-04 22:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok its TMJ and you might be grinding your teeth at night when your asleep...try a night guard...the dentist can make you one.
2006-10-04 20:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by princesserica21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a absess going on, i would go see your dentist.
2006-10-05 01:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by ~*á?¦Kileaá?¦*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a doctor
2006-10-04 19:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋