Painful jaw joint
Added: June 09, 2006 - 3:45 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Denver, CO
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Case Summary
TMJ / Bite Problems
Teeth: 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: April 2006
Last Cleaning: April 2006
Case Description
For as long as I can remember I have ground my teeth in my sleep. Early this year the left side of my jaw began popping and locking into place. This last week my jaw (unprovoked) began to have severe pain in the left joint, and in front of my left ear. I am unable to close my mouth all the way without severe pain and when I was able to close my mouth (after the pain began) all the teeth on the left side of my mouth will not make contact except my front teeth! It feels as though the allignment, which was excellent two weeks ago, is completely off. I am seeing my ENT doctor because my original dentist would not refer me or give suggestions to help my problem.
Who should I be seeking out? What could be the cause of this (no dental surgery on that side ever)? Are there some stretches or massages I could be doing to help this cease?
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Please check the website www.leadingdentist.com. This can answer some of your questions. TMJ problems are very difficult to treat. Please e-mail me directly if I can be of more help.berrydental@msn.com
Reply: Painful jaw joint
added: October 30, 2006 - 9:21 AM
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If you still need help, I have had a good level of success in reducing jaw/TMJ pain. You need a dentist who is comfortable in treating these issues.Hot and/or cold to that area can help a lot. Use a soft diet as well and do not fatigue tyour jaw.Get help NOW, because it can still get worse!
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