Question 1

my right jaw below my ear hurts, and i can't open my mouth wide. what is it?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Sounds like this could be TMJ - temporomandibular joint disorder - in which there is inflammation of the joint.  Have your doctor examine you for this to make sure it's not something else.  It tmj, it can be treated.

Question 2

jaw pop sudden jaw & ear pain hurts 2 open mouth ear goes numb cant open mouth 2 far brushin teeth on lower jaw ear goes numb hurts 2 eat on that side?

Accepted Answer

Pain/pop/numb: You may have a dysfunctional jaw joint. Talk to your Dentist about TMJ.

Question 3

ear hurts when i open mouth after hitting head. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Get a consult: How did you hit your head?  If you hit it hard enough you may have dis-located your jaw or causes some joint damage and inflammation.  You may only need simple treatment or some anti-inflammatory meds but better to know now.  See a dentist or a TMJ specialist.

Question 4

itchy type pain in ear. hurts when i use qtip to clean it. if i try to open mouth wide it causes an achy feeling for a few minutes. ? how do i treat?

Accepted Answer

Well...: ...For starters, stop pushing qtips or other instruments into your ear canal.  You may have "swimmer's ear, "  or otitis media, an inflammation of the external canal. I suggest you seek an exam with your primary physician or a local prompt care

Question 5

left jaw hurting. can't open mouth wide. make weird grinding noise when i move it. inner ear hurts and headache. should i go to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

TMJ?: Could be pain due to TMJ problems. No need to go to hospital but should see a dentist or ENT specialist soon.

Question 6

my right jaw jus under ear hurts since morning when i open my mouth..what it is ..am scared..

Accepted Answer

Jaw pain: Could be dental throat or ear problem and needs examination.  Please see a doctor for examination and then they can make a diagnosis and information and a treatment plan is often reassuring

Question 7

i was hit on the left side off my face my jaw and ear hurts and when i open my mouth my jaw hurts the side off my head hurts by the temple its tender ?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: You should consider seeing your local doc or urgent care to get an x-ray to rule out a fracture.  Hope this helps!  Get well soon!

Question 8

went to urgent care and was prescribed amoxicillin and she finished all the pills. ear hurts worse. she cant chew or open mouth easily. she cant hear well from that ear. pain in worse as well. also has soar throat on same side as ear that is swolle?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: Please see a physician right away. It may be viral and that is why the antibiotic did not help. Now she may have a secondary bacterial infection. However, if there is anything else that may be causing to continuation of symptoms, she needs to be seen by a physician.

Question 9

jaw pain near wisdom teeth&have neck/ear pain&trouble swallowing.after sometime pain subsides but comes back if mouth is open wide.is this tmj?will it affect hearing/swallowing permanently?did wisdom teeth removal cause this?can this cause tinnitus

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: ... the most important info needed is how long ago were your wisdom teeth extracted? If they were impacted and involved bone resection to remove, full healing can take a month, possibly a bit longer. Any post operative issues should be addressed by your surgeon.

Question 10

i've had jaw pain on the right side right below my ear whenever i open my mouth wide, not when i clench my teeth. it's getting more painful what is it?

Accepted Answer

TMJ?: This sounds an awful lot like an atypical form of temporal/mandibular joint disease(commonly referred to as tmj).  Presuming you have no obvious dental issues best advice is to head over to your doctor and have him/her examine it...That way you'll have a clear answer and be placed on appropriate treatment.

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My right jaw below my ear hurts, and i can't open my mouth wide. what is it?

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Jaw pop sudden jaw & ear pain hurts 2 open mouth ear goes numb cant open mouth 2 far brushin teeth on lower jaw ear goes numb hurts 2 eat on that side?

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Ear hurts when i open mouth after hitting head. what could be wrong?

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Itchy type pain in ear. hurts when i use qtip to clean it. if i try to open mouth wide it causes an achy feeling for a few minutes. ? how do i treat?

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Left jaw hurting. can't open mouth wide. make weird grinding noise when i move it. inner ear hurts and headache. should i go to the hospital?

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My right jaw jus under ear hurts since morning when i open my mouth..what it is ..am scared..

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I was hit on the left side off my face my jaw and ear hurts and when i open my mouth my jaw hurts the side off my head hurts by the temple its tender ?

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Went to urgent care and was prescribed amoxicillin and she finished all the pills. ear hurts worse. she cant chew or open mouth easily. she cant hear well from that ear. pain in worse as well. also has soar throat on same side as ear that is swolle?

A member asked:

Jaw pain near wisdom teeth&have neck/ear pain&trouble swallowing.after sometime pain subsides but comes back if mouth is open wide.is this tmj?will it affect hearing/swallowing permanently?did wisdom teeth removal cause this?can this cause tinnitus

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I've had jaw pain on the right side right below my ear whenever i open my mouth wide, not when i clench my teeth. it's getting more painful what is it?

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