For the last 3 days I've been having this pain in my Jaw,teeth,ear and neck. It doesn't hurt when I chew or clench my teeth together. The pain comes and goes throughout the day and night. Brushing my teeth actually makes it feel better. And rinsing my mouth makes it feel better. although now the pain doesn't fully go away.It's starting to make my cheek bone hurt. Does anyone know what this might be. Ear or tooth problem...? Please help. I have an appt. for next Monday to see my dr. and I can't get in with my dentist until next month. What can I do to help with the pain.?
2007-03-12 12:56:59 · 9 answers · asked by secret agent lady 4 in Health ➔ Dental
YOUR PHYSICIAN WOULD PROBABLY REFER YOU TO A DENTIST SINCE THIS DOC DOESN'T USUALLY HAVE A PANORAMIC X-RAY MACHINE.
IT'SBEST TO SEE A DENTIST WHO HAS ONE AND CAN GIVE YOU THE PROPER DIAGNOSIS.
2007-03-12 13:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First look up TMJ on line and see if this sounds similar to what you are feeling. However, most people with TMJ have it come on gradually instead of being hit with the pain all at once as you have been. If it is not TMJ it sure sounds like a dental problem more than a medical one. I cannot believe your dentist cannot see you sooner on an emergency bases. Try calling back and get put on a cancelation list and they may be able to get you in sooner.
2007-03-12 14:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next monday for the doctor and next month for the dentist are just too far away. Call the dentist's office and tell them you are really in pain...they will usually see you promptly when you tell them that. TMJ is a possible cause, but I would be concerned about an infection also...so really try to get seen soon.
2007-03-12 13:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had similar sounding symptoms about 2 years ago and I had TMJ (and to be honest, I can't remember what that stands for!) Turns out I was clenching my teeth when I experienced stress of any kind. It was a hard habit to break, but being aware that I was even doing it was a big help! I had been doing it for so long that it was starting to affect my hearing. (It's all connected you know.) It's all good now!
2007-03-12 13:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by J9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would do warm presses in the area of discomfort and some massaging to relax muscles of face and jaw. You may be experiencing TMJ which can be aggravated with stress. Or who knows, it may be your wisdom teeth errupting if their not out already. Try to make it to the dentist sooner than later.
2007-03-12 13:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by diosalibra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be due to the wisdom tooth coming out...just check out wheather the gums around your last tooth on the affected side is hurting you(press with your finger and feel). usually any pain of the lower back teeth can give an associated ear ache. an antibiotic plus pain-killer could give you lot of relief.
2007-03-12 13:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by praveen k 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
jawteethneck ear pain side face
2016-02-01 05:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Janean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dr or emergency room and have them order you a panoramic x-ray of your jaw. that is the first step, unless they can figure it out before doing that. it could be a number of things. it could be a virus. go to the dr now.
2007-03-12 13:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
it will be better if you apply warm compress on the areas where its painful...request for pain relievers from your physician...then observe.
2007-03-12 13:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by toothfairy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋