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- Jaw Pain after molar treatment: About 2 months ago I had a one piece crown put over the 2 back molars. One molar had a root canal done 2 years. ago. After the first phase of the crown my teeth ached and also my lower jaw. The dentist told me that it would go away when the permanent crown was sealed. It didn't. Now I am seeing another dentist, (endodontist) and he has just completed the first phase of a root canal on one. The toothache and sensitivity has almost gone but the jaw pain continues. What could be causing this pain and can I expect it to eventually go away? Are my back molars supposed to meet with the top molars to have a good bite? It seems that now the only teeth that meet are the eye and front teeth. ...Visitor from PA (answer)
- Jaw Pain / nerve: I'm 19 years old and about 4 years ago I developed a pain in my jaw on the left side below my ear and it feels like a little ball when I press my skin. The spot is really tender and hurts even on the slightest touch sometimes. I've noticed over the years that usually on the first bite of whatever I eat, I get a sharp pain in that nerve or whatever it is for several seconds, then it goes away, and its only the first bite, but its tender all day. I don't know what it is. I've had it checked out by one dentist and he said I might need braces, but I feel like I may need a surgery and I know this is something that is not common, what could it be? ...Visitor from LA (answer)
- Jaw and Ear Pain: I am 24 years old and for about 1 week my left jaw has been hurting. When I open and close my mouth and now my left ear is hurting. It feels like my mouth is trying to to stick and not want to open anymore. I am in alot of pain and would like to know what do I need to do for this. Should I see a dentist or see my doctor and what do you think it is? ...Visitor from AR (answer)
- Jaw pain - electric shock in ear: 5 weeks ago I started having shooting pains in my right ear. I thought it might be an ear infection until about 3 weeks ago when the pain spread to under my ear and jaw. 10 days ago I went to see a doctor and he suggested it might be TMJ syndrome and prescribed Lortabs and Etodolac. Since then the pain has gotten worse and now I have muscle aches and pains all over my body. I have lost a lot of sleep and my patience is wearing thin. My jaw does not hurt when I open or close my mouth, nor does it hurt when I am chewing. When I do eat it, the first bite of food feels like an electrical shock in directly in front of my ear. It is excruciatingly painful, although it only lasts for about 5 seconds. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Jaw - Ear Pain: I have TMJ and I wear a mouth guard at night. For 2-1/2 weeks now, it feels like my jaw is out of alignment. I'm getting sharp pain in jaw joint and pain in the ear. What next? Do I see my Dentist, a TMJ specialist or a Doctor? I have been taking aleve for inflammation, but it is not helping. ...Visitor from IN (answer)
- Pain!: I have been experiencing pain in my jaw for about 2 - 2 1/2 months. Now the pain goes from near my ear down my jaw to the front of my mouth. Now this isn't just an uncomfortable dull pain. The pain near my chin is very sharp and wakes me at night. My dentist doesn't seem to know what's going on and suggested getting my wisdom teeth pulled. I just know that this pain is getting unbearable. I've tried researching, I just want to know what it is. Can anyone come close to explaining it? ...Visitor from NC (answer)
- Ear and Jaw pain and Headaches: I been having this problem with my jaw for some years now and it comes and goes. The pain is by my ears, at the end of my jaw line. I don't grind my teeth but I do feel like it wants to pop but it doesn't. I do get headaches and I feel like my jaw will get stuck someday now. It also feels like my jaw is not lined up right. I feel all this by my ears when I open and close my mouth. Please help, I'm not so good with pain and its getting to that point. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Chronic jaw / head / neck pain: I have struggled with chronic migraine andneck pain for over 8 years. I have tried massage, physical therapy, as well as change in diet. I have been seeing a neurologist for about 3 years and have tried many medications (blood pressure, Lyrica, antidepressants, muscle relaxers, general pain meds, etc) and have found no solid relief besides taking two Celebrex a day (works OK). I went to a local specialist for TMJ and he said he didn't think I had any problems. I also had an MRI (nothing there). Had a splint made which made no difference, as well. I made my own appointment to have my four wisdom teeth removed soon. I am 27. Will this help? Am I missing something? ...Visitor from ND (answer)
- Jaw pain: 6 months ago I had a back tooth pulled. I don't numb easily and needed several novacaine injections. The pain afterward for the next 2-3 weeks was intense. Since then it has subsided to a dull ache. My Jaw is always sore and I have developed a "clicking and grinding sound" when I chew or talk for long periods. I had my regular DDS xray the area and he found nothing. Both the Periodontist and the DDS have said it's a nerve issue from the injections and may take up to a year to go away. I'm not sure if I need to go to an MD or resort to accupuncture? I worry there may be an infection as the area seems "hot" sometimes but there is very litle swelling. ...Visitor from WA (answer)
- Teeth / Jaw pain: 4 months ago I got a crown on my bottom right eye tooth. It felt a little low but my bite hit ok. A few weeks later it felt odd and it continued to feel like my teeth were subtly shifting. I noticed I was grinding my teeth side to side because it felt odd. A couple weeks ago I got a sharp pain on my bottom left side (rear molar - gold crown). I feel pain under my jaw too (although not directly under sore area). Dentist x-rayed and thinks maybe it's an old root canal that shows a faint root and wants me to see an endodontist. Motrin and eating soft foods help. I worry it's my bite since it already felt odd but my dentist says no. My left side feels swollen so it's hard to tell now. I'm not sure who to see now. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Swelling - Tetanus Shot: In the past 3 days my jaw started hurting and it has gotten worse. It is hard to open and there is swelling now on both sides of my jaw. I have had a Tetanus shot within the last 5 years, but I am getting worried because the pain and swelling is getting worse. also I don't know of any injures suffered in the past week or two. What is happening? ...Visitor from AL (answer)
- Intense Pain: My mouth has hurt for years. I have had 5 teeth removed because of 'mysteriously' cracked teeth after a percussion test. 5 teeth removed but pain is still there. It is by my saliva gland, top front (left). It feels like an infection. Sometimes pain does not present itself othertimes it is jaw dropping painfully shooting through my head. I get sick to stomach, head hurts, light hurts. The pain is similar to what is described with Trigeminal Neuralgia, but it lasts a long time. It hurts sometimes to press on nerve areas of my face. Pain is never 'shocking' rather intense and radiates throughout my mouth but seems to be concentrated on one side. Headaches are towards front. ...Visitor from IN (answer)
- Four weeks ago, I had a the first steps for a crown on lower right jaw,second tooth from back. The dentist injected anesthetic and waited for numbness, which never came. So, he injected again, ground the tooth, and put on temporary crown. After 3 days, my jaw on the crown side started becoming very tight, to the point that I cannot open my mouth. It feels like the tendon is really tight. Not only is it painful and difficult to eat, but I simple cannot open my mouth more than abotu 1/2 inch. Since then I've eaten soft foods, avoided stretching the jaw, heat on side of mouth, and went on antibiotics as precaution. It's hard to put a thin crust pizza slice in my mouth. What happened?
...Visitor from TX (answer)
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