Yesterday I woke up with minor Jaw pain and had trouble eating & brushing my teeth. Took some asprin and hoped that it would be better tomorrow. Well, woke up this morning again with the same pain but a little worse. I'm having trouble eating due to the pain and it has a minor radiating pain.
Its only on the left side of the jaw and I do have TMJ, but it has never affected me like this before. I checked my teeth, they don't hurt, I checked my gum and its fine. It just seems to be in the left area of the jaw, Upper more then lower.
If anyone has any clue what this is please help. i don't want to make an appointment with a doctor if its nothing.
Thanks in Advance,
Ellie
2007-11-14 05:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Have a dental guard at night and no ear pain. I remember the ear pain was the reason I was seeking medical attention when I first found out I had TMJ.
2007-11-14 06:04:30 · update #1
I understand your pain. It is definitely TMJ/TMD. Anything can set it off. Chewing really chewy food, candy, gum. Lifting heavy objects, sleeping position, weather. Perhaps your doctor or dentist can prescribe a pain medicine to relax your jaw muscles. Warm and Cool compresses (alternating every 20 minutes) can help. Relaxing as much as possible and a soft food diet for a few days. I hope you feel better.
2007-11-14 06:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the TMJ pain where your jaw joint cracks when you open it sometimes a warm compress can alleviate some of the pain. Does your ear hurt? Sometimes you get referred pain from the joint to your ear? Not a health professional just my two cents worth. You also might be grinding your teeth at night, your dentist might suggest a bite guard.
2007-11-14 14:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by daisyduck4007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it could be as number of things. Using some heat packs....see if you get relief. But you may need to be evaluated by the dentist or your doctor. My son just experienced a similar symptom and ending up at the dental surgeons with 3 jaw teeth extracted. And it could be you slept in such a way as to slightly dislodge your jaw and now it is out of place and sore.
2007-11-14 14:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be grinding your teeth at night when you are sleeping, Go to your dentist they will look at your teeth and automatically be able to tell if you grind. I work at a dentist office and we see it all the time. dont always go for the obvious reasons grinding can have a big effect on your teeth and jaw....GET IT CHECKED...you may need a mouth gaurd for when you are sleeping
2007-11-14 15:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by Flynnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋