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Left jaw pain while opening mouth
Pain in left jaw while opening the mouth. And sometimes a inherent nagging pain bcos often i touch the pain area to find the exact spot
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This kind of pain may be associated with either an impacted wisdom tooth or an tmj problem.required to take an full mouth x-ray /OPG to check the underlying cause.
Next Steps
consult an oral surgeon and take the necessary medication.
Health Tips
warm salt water gargles can help subside the pain. alternate hot and cold application over left jaw line can help in case of joint problm.
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Hello, the pain could be because of eruption of wisdom tooth or joint problem. visit to an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. also get your X-rays done.
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Hello sir you have to take an full mouth xray (OPG) and need detailed examination to find out the root cause for pain . It may be due to wisdom tooth or (TMJ ) joint problem treatment options vary depending on the diagnosis. Kindly fix your appointment .
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visit a dentist .
Health Tips
Avoid over stretching of jaws.
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