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What Causes Sudden Persistent Pain In The Jaw?
My jaw hurts really bad. I thought I slept on it wrong, but after a week it still hurts when I eat or open my mouth to wide. I have looked inside and see nothing out of the ordinary. I am not having any dental issues. Can it possibly be out of place? It s right where my jaw connects.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
If the pain is exactly where the jaw joint is present or where the jaw connects then it is most probably due to disturbances in the jaw joint function only.
If it started suddenly then it can be due to an injury or due to biting something very hard. It can also be due to sudden excess mouth opening or external trauma to the jaw joint.
So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon or an Oral Physician and get evaluated.
A panoramic X-ray can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment can be done accordingly.
For now, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone.
Take soft meals and avoid excess mouth opening. Massage the sides of the face in gentle round motion of fingertips.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
If the pain is exactly where the jaw joint is present or where the jaw connects then it is most probably due to disturbances in the jaw joint function only.
If it started suddenly then it can be due to an injury or due to biting something very hard. It can also be due to sudden excess mouth opening or external trauma to the jaw joint.
So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon or an Oral Physician and get evaluated.
A panoramic X-ray can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment can be done accordingly.
For now, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone.
Take soft meals and avoid excess mouth opening. Massage the sides of the face in gentle round motion of fingertips.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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