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My jaw and ear area hurts on chewing
My right side jaw and ear hurts when I chew something, how can I reduce the pain as it is very uncomfortable
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It could be some problem related to the jaw joint and muscles located in front/ near of the ear, or it could be some ear infection or some infection in any unerupted wisdom tooth on the same side. Visit a stomatologist (oral medicine specialist) or maxillofacial surgeon for advice and treatment.
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