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Suggest Treatment For Severe Jaw Pain

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Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017
Question: It does bother me when I open my mouth wide when I eat & when I eat. What is my problem
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be related to jaw joint..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for writing to us..

As per your complain difficulty in opening the mouth wide is commonly related to problems with the jaw joint..

Please provide the following details so that I can guide you better..

1. Is the pain always present or it occurs only on opening the mouth wide?
2. Is pain also present on chewing?
3. Do you experience pain in the area infront of ear too?
4. Is the mouth opening reduced?
5. Do you have swelling on cheek also or do you have any decayed tooth/teeth?
6. What did the doctor suggested you?
7. Is any x ray taken, if yes, please upload the same, so that can review it and advise you appropriately.
8. Are you taking any medication or do you have any medical problem?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (12 minutes later)
It does hurt when I chew with a lot of pain. I just eat oatmeal or something I don't have to chew
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Either jaw joint disorder or tooth decay, get x ray done..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for writing back..

As per your complain the symptoms that you have explained seems to be either related to a deeply decayed tooth or jaw joint problem..

But for confirmation you need to get a Panoromic x-ray done which will cover your jaw joint as well as teeth..

Once the exact cause is ruled out then treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Tylenol etc to relieve pain..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Jaw Pain

Brief Answer: Can be related to jaw joint.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Thanks for writing to us.. As per your complain difficulty in opening the mouth wide is commonly related to problems with the jaw joint.. Please provide the following details so that I can guide you better.. 1. Is the pain always present or it occurs only on opening the mouth wide? 2. Is pain also present on chewing? 3. Do you experience pain in the area infront of ear too? 4. Is the mouth opening reduced? 5. Do you have swelling on cheek also or do you have any decayed tooth/teeth? 6. What did the doctor suggested you? 7. Is any x ray taken, if yes, please upload the same, so that can review it and advise you appropriately. 8. Are you taking any medication or do you have any medical problem? Please revert back with answers.. Regards.