I have pain in my lower right jaw. It hurts to open my mouth. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate the pain as 2. I'm not too concerned about it, but I was just curious as to what might have caused it.
I once hit the top of my head on a cabinet, causing the same pain that I'm feeling now, but this time, I didn't hit my head or anything. Also, my wisdom tooth was removed from the area that hurts but it was done over a year ago, so I don't think that that has anything to do with the pain. Also, I'm 19 so I highly doubt that it's a warning sign of a heart attack.
2007-01-10 02:36:43 · 9 answers · asked by :-) 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Also, I just read about TMJ and I'm almost 100% positive that that's the joint that's hurt. Can the TMJ pain go away on its own or do I need to see a dentist?
2007-01-10 02:40:40 · update #1
u need to see a dentist ...coz it's certainly related to tmj....it might be slightly dislocated and the dentist can return it back to position ....or u may need some medications ....it's not a big matter don't worry and good luck.
2007-01-10 02:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by bravo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how old you are? My 83 year old grandmother had TMJ, or better known as dysfunction of the jaw joint, jaw pain is a very common symptom. A “bad bite” in which your upper and lower teeth do not come together in proper alignment also disrupts the placement of the jaw and the surrounding muscles. This imbalance in the bite-jaw-muscle relationship is what causes the pain in the jaw. Pressure and forces on the teeth can cause bone to dissolve or extra boney projections to be built up.
A dentist specialing in neuromuscles can help alleviate the pain, but it is permanent 90% of the time.
2007-01-10 02:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by MrRight 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The area could have an infection where the tooth was removed. There could have been a small piece left that has now irritated into an absess. the pain could be totally unrelated and be caused by TMJ or grinding your teeth at night. Probably best to go have it checked
2007-01-10 02:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jodi H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the TMJ pain will go away on its own. Please check around for a good dentist who knows about this. There are also several good websites on the computer about it...and there are many other people who suffer with this. This morning I just went to my dentist and had a accupressure massage on my gums...it really relaxed my mouth quite a bit. I have had this for years and never properly diagnosed before until I changed dentists. I wish you the best - don't give up!!
2007-01-10 05:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem and saw a doc... he said any inflammation in the jaw joint can be very painful... in my case a touch of arthritis. Ten days of Advil treatment and it eased up a lot... At your age, I doubt it could be arthritis... see a doc or dentist is if doesn't ease up after a while..
2007-01-10 02:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like TMJ and no you aren't stuck with it but if you chew gum alot, stop because that will definitely make it worse, mine used to be terrible but now I really don't notice it at all. Good Luck=)
2007-01-10 02:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jinkies 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TMJ - not sure what the T is for but its something - mandibular joint. go google TMJ.
2007-01-10 02:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what ever it may be check with Doctor. Please do not igore it. If you pay attention at the beginning you may end up with less pain and expenses.
I paid 3000$ for igonoring pain for 6 months and ended with root canal.
2007-01-10 02:41:51 · answer #8 · answered by Naren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be Anxiety or you could be clinching your jaw and not relize you do it.
2007-01-10 02:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by TD R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋