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What Causes Unilateral Pain In The Jaw?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Question: I have an aching jaw but just on the left side. It hurts to chew. It doesnt seem to involve the teeth or gums. What could possibly cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be related to jaw joint.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Pain in jaw on one side which is painful to chew can be related to jaw joint [TMJ] related problems if it is not related to teeth or gum infection..

So my suggestion to you is to consult an Oral Physician and get yourself examined.
For confirmation a Panoromic x ray will be advised.

For now you can take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like Tizanidine..

Take a soft diet and avoid excess mouth opening like during yawning and laughing..

Please write back for more queries.

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Unilateral Pain In The Jaw?

Brief Answer: Can be related to jaw joint. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Pain in jaw on one side which is painful to chew can be related to jaw joint [TMJ] related problems if it is not related to teeth or gum infection.. So my suggestion to you is to consult an Oral Physician and get yourself examined. For confirmation a Panoromic x ray will be advised. For now you can take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like Tizanidine.. Take a soft diet and avoid excess mouth opening like during yawning and laughing.. Please write back for more queries. Hope this helps.. Regards..