Question 1

i have tremendous pain throughout my lower jaw that woke me from sleep. i also have slight pressure in my ears. what could be wrong?

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Possibilities: There are many things that could cause pain including a tooth ache, muscle spasms, and cancer.  I would suggest you see a dentist educated and experienced in facial pain to help you find out what is causing the pain.

Question 2

sometimes i feel pain in my lower jaw..

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More Info Please: Jaw pain is extremely common.  This statement is difficult to respond to without more specifics.  Please give us more information so we can help you.

Question 3

what can cause swelling in my lower jaw?

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Many things: Many things. Most commonly dental infections, wisdom tooth problems, gum problems, cysts, tumors, saliva gland problems.
If you have such a swelling see an oral surgeon ASAP for exam.

Question 4

what can i do to eliminate lower jaw pain?

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Jaw pain: No simple answer; it depends what's the cause. Jaw pain can be due to dental/periodontal disease, sinusitis, even earache (referred pain), it can be due to medication effects (eg. Fosamax), intrinsic bone disease (benign and malignant tumors), cysts, TMJ joint pain, or hyperostosis (overgrowth of bone). You need an evaluation.

Question 5

what could be a cause for lower jaw pain? what can i do?

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Infection or TMJ: Pain can be caused by an infection (bacteria) or it can be caused because the system is not able to function in a normal painfree manner.  You will need to check with you dentist to find the cause of the problem and then seek the proper treatment to correct the cause(s).

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: small lower jaw?

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Size of lower jaw:  Smaller lower jaw is usually due to shorter length of the lower jaw as compared to the rest of the facial skeleton.  A specific x-ray is usually taken to determine the amount of deficiency. This is usually done by an orthodontist.

Question 7

could you move the lower jaw forward on adults without surgery?

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It depends: If the problem is a dental one yes .But it will be difficult if skeletal (micro gnathia).

Question 8

i have a small bump inside my right lower jaw. what could it be?

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Lots of options: There are multiple options for what this could be and more than likely your dentist can do the differential diagnosis and give you the result.  It can be a benigh growth of bone all the way to a malignancy.  See your dentist asap.

Question 9

can you tell me anything about bumps on the inside on the lower jaw.?

Accepted Answer

Lingual tori: Likely lingual tori. Benign growths. Can become quite large. Require no treatment. To ensure you don't have something more problematic see an oral surgeon.

Question 10

help! need to know if there's a way to move my lower jaw backwards/upper jaw forwards?

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Consult: Visit an oral surgeon to discuss. Sections of jaw can be removed or advance to better align them, but a full workup is necessary to do it right.

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I have tremendous pain throughout my lower jaw that woke me from sleep. i also have slight pressure in my ears. what could be wrong?

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Sometimes i feel pain in my lower jaw..

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What can i do to eliminate lower jaw pain?

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What could be a cause for lower jaw pain? what can i do?

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What is the definition or description of: small lower jaw?

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Could you move the lower jaw forward on adults without surgery?

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I have a small bump inside my right lower jaw. what could it be?

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Can you tell me anything about bumps on the inside on the lower jaw.?

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Help! need to know if there's a way to move my lower jaw backwards/upper jaw forwards?

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