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Question:
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:
Many times wisdom teeth can cause discomfort that extends from the ear and all the way to the front of the mouth.
Without an xray and exam it is hard for me to say if that is your problem. However, one cause of
discomfort could be your TMJ which can also cause some of the problems you are describing.
If you have an irregular bite, missing spaces, increased stress, or tension headaches then the TMJ may be the cause. Have your dentist do a thorough TMJ analysis to rule out any involvement
Ara Nazarian, D.D.S.
Michigan Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
1857 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan MI 48083
(248) 457-0500
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