Recently, the right side of my jaw has been hurting. It's like when I open my mouth it's the in between where I close and open my mouth it hurts. Anytime I move it like when chewing. But it's not when I chomp down on something it's just when it moves it hurts. This is only happening to the right side of my jaw though. Know what it is?
2007-07-15 00:59:10 · 1 answers · asked by palebucket 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Sorry to hear your jaw is giving you pain, but you aren't alone. I have many patients with TMJ symptoms otherwise known as Temperomandibular Joint disorder. Between the upper jaw and lower jaw there is a donut shaped disc that acts as cushion and its possible that your's is slipping out of place which is causing the problem. It can be caused by a blow to the mouth or other traumas. Basically you need to be kind to yourself right now. You might consider taking some anti-inflammatory medicine (advil) and apply some heat to the area. You should cut your food into small pieces and try to stick with softer foods, obviously no gum chewing. You should not be opening your jaw wide, not that you would probably want to right now. That is typically how TMJ is treated unless it is a very severe case, then a surgical procedure may be warranted. You should try to see your dentist and have this evaluated. Hope this helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
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2016-01-25 23:52:22 · answer #4 · answered by Agretha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible that the connection between under and upper jaw is not fitting good enough
2007-07-15 01:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your jaw might get dislocated.. the mandible and your skull.. you might get lock jaw.. ask your doctor about it
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