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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Jaws After Head Injury

I lifted up under an arch (not sure if wood or hard plastic) and hit the back of my head pretty hard. Very small to no bump, but got an immediate pain in my jaw on the left side. Now my face tingles a little on that side and my jaw teeth won't touch on that side. No other pain really, not even where I hit it.
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query jaw pain after head injury is because of two reasons. One is TMJ dislocation and other is jaw fracture. Sometimes due to sudden jerk or wrong opening of mouth TMJ get dislocated from its socket or also get fractured . I would suggest you to restrict your jaw movements , do not sing , avoid eating hard food , try to eat soft or liquid diet and consult oral surgeon . Doctor may order orthopantomogram of face to find out exact cause . Doctor may clinically reduce the jaw inti its socket if jaw is found to be dislocated . If there is fracture the wiring will be needed . Doctor may also prescribe muscle relaxant . For now tie a bandage around head and jaw to restrict movement .


Hope your concern has been resolved.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Jaws After Head Injury

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query jaw pain after head injury is because of two reasons. One is TMJ dislocation and other is jaw fracture. Sometimes due to sudden jerk or wrong opening of mouth TMJ get dislocated from its socket or also get fractured . I would suggest you to restrict your jaw movements , do not sing , avoid eating hard food , try to eat soft or liquid diet and consult oral surgeon . Doctor may order orthopantomogram of face to find out exact cause . Doctor may clinically reduce the jaw inti its socket if jaw is found to be dislocated . If there is fracture the wiring will be needed . Doctor may also prescribe muscle relaxant . For now tie a bandage around head and jaw to restrict movement . Hope your concern has been resolved. Dr. Harry Maheshwari