Jaw pain near right ear

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Dear Dr. I have very much pain while opening my mouth or chewing food.. some clicking sound also coming.. i used to go gym since last 4 months. Is this a serious issues? Pls do reply and suggest some medicine. I am residing in Oman

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Dr. Puneet Shukla

Dentist 19 yrs exp Varanasi

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Is there any history of any trauma in your jaw ? If yes then go for an OPG radiograph so that I can find the problem in your temporomandibular joint.

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try not to open your mouth a lot restrict your mouth opening don't do vigorous chewing. take some antiinflammatories.

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Dr. Anupreet Kaur Choudhury

Dentist 28 yrs exp Kolkata

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Hi,visit an experienced dentist and get a splint made that shall guide the teeth into correct occlusal relationship and also reduce clicking sounds,eat soft diet for few days.

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