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Suggest Treatment For Severe Jaw Pain And Ear Ache

Just this afternoon, I have developed intense pain in my left jaw and ear. I cannot put my upper and lower teeth together. About 2 weeks ago, I had dental surgery on a root canal I had fixed years ago. The dentist said I had cellulitis and drained it for almost a week while I was on clyndimyacin for 7 days. I have a difficult time swallowing. In addition, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, PAD, and Fibromyalgia, if that helps with diagnosis.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have jaw pain after recent root canal therapy . The symptoms you mention in quoery are probably occur due to high point that remain after treatment . Due to high point your temporomandibular joint ( TMJ) causing problem and because of arthritis things got further complivated . I would suggest you to consult dentist again for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray torule out causes like bruxism , dental infection and other TMJ problems . Doctor may relieve the high point , give night guard and may prescribe further antibiotic course . For now try to eat soft or take liquid diet and do not open you mouth wide .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Treatment For Severe Jaw Pain And Ear Ache

Hi dear , As per your query you have jaw pain after recent root canal therapy . The symptoms you mention in quoery are probably occur due to high point that remain after treatment . Due to high point your temporomandibular joint ( TMJ) causing problem and because of arthritis things got further complivated . I would suggest you to consult dentist again for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray torule out causes like bruxism , dental infection and other TMJ problems . Doctor may relieve the high point , give night guard and may prescribe further antibiotic course . For now try to eat soft or take liquid diet and do not open you mouth wide . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari