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TMJ problem
Hello I am currently an engineering student..and I have this problem from last few months..that one side of my jaw pains..that is the joint part of left side of my jaw pains when I open my mouth so for this what should I do..so that it gets cured naturally without taking any medicine..?
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Hi.. you need to visit dentist to know if your wisdom tooth is giving you this trouble. Do not ignore.It may NOT be TMJ issue.
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You should visit a dentist and get an OPG done to diagnose the problem in the joint. The problem can be solved with splints over a period of time. Splints are removable appliances to de-stress your joint.
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Consult a dentist and appliance to de stress the joint may be required . Meanwhile avoid hard food or any other food which requires a lot of chewing
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Have you undergone any dental treatment recently? Get an OPG xray done first.
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hello sir...
First take full mouth X_ray(OPG) to check whether all third molars(wisdom tooth) are erupted ..kindly visit dentist immediately for futhur opinion....
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Consult an oral surgeon to check the issue. In the meanwhile avoid very hard things to eat and avoid opening your mouth too wide while yawning etc.
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You could be grinding or clenching your teeth..see if you become aware of this.Also have you recently got a filling put in? If so it might be prematurely contacting triggering pain.
If it is clenching then wearing an occlusal guard is recommended.Meet your dentist to come to the root of your problem
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