it is in the joint, it's definitely a sore muscle, hurts especially when i open my mouth all the way. it's just one side, but it has been going on for a week now. at first i thought i was clenching my teeth in my sleep (i have been stressed & known to do that) but it isn't any better after a week. could this be a sign of an abcess or something else?
2007-09-04 07:15:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
More than likely it's your temporomandibular joint that has been strained. You may need to see your dentist for an appliance or a night guard to keep you from damaging your teeth and your joint. It is called TMJ and is usually caused by clenching or grinding your teeth called Bruxism, at night and some are known to do it during the day. This can be brought on by many things but usually caused from mal-aligned teeth or patients who suffer from Bruxism. Try to avoid chewing gum completely, and avoid eating food on that side until you get some relief or reduction in the pain. Also take Motrin or Advil 600mg dose; this is an anti-inflammatory which will work to reduce any swelling from inflammation that you may have in the temporomandibular joint. You can alleviate your pain with a simple method we have used with patients for years and which offers instant relief.
Take two small damp towels and heat them in the microwave for a minute or so, just until hot. Place one on each side of your face at the joint area, do both sides even though only one hurts. This way you will relax both sides together. When the moist heat starts to relax your muscles, begin to open and close your mouth, stretch a little wider each time re-heating the towel if needed. You can use this anytime that you feel your TMJ start to flare up. Most patients say they feel immediate relief with this technique. I hope that I've been of some help. See your dentist if it continues or becomes worse. Good luck!
2007-09-04 07:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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it is in the joint, it's definitely a sore muscle, hurts especially when i open my mouth all the way. it's just one side, but it has been going on for a week now. at first i thought i was clenching my teeth in my sleep (i have been stressed & known to do that) but it isn't any better...
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You're most likely grinding your teeth when you sleep, called bruxism. Or it could be a cavity. Go to the dentist and ask them what you can do about it. Night guards are said to work for grinding, but my man always spits his out... Either way, good luck!
2016-04-06 02:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact same thing! I'm sure it could be something with a tooth but mine wasn't.. The soreness I had was from sleeping with my teeth clenched or from sleeping with my jaw off kilter, mine was sore on and off for a month and then just went away...i was very thankful
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It appears that you may really benefit from the NTI BRUXISM appliance, your dentist makes this for you.
2007-09-04 08:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋