Question 1

please explain tmd pain in the jaw and neck?

Accepted Answer

It is a system: Tmj is the name of the joint and tmd is the disorder in that joint. It is a very integrated system involving the joint, muscles, jaw bones, and cartilage as well as your teeth and they way your teeth interdigitate. Any change in any of these tissues that is not sync with your natural chewing movement can cause pain either acutely or chronically. Must see a TMJ specialist if your dentist has not be.

Question 2

i have pain in my jaw and neck pain sometimes feel neseaus dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Physician & dentist: Start with your physician to make sure you are healthy. Next go to your dentist. Check for tmj. Then a possible chiropractor and or massage therapist. We must first address the nausea and dry mouth for any underlying illness. If all is well, go to a dawson or pankey trained dentist for TMJ analysis. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 3

frequent sinus headaches, occasional sharp pain in right ear, feels like something in right eye, pain in jaw and back of head/neck.  what is this?

Accepted Answer

See your Dentist: You need to see a dentist or oral surgeon immediately. Without radiographs and a physical exam, it is impossible to say what is causing this pain.
You could have one of the following issues: impacted wisdom tooth, infected tooth, sinus infection, fractured jaw, neuralgia, or a tumor. 
It sounds like a tooth issue, but your dentist can help diagnosos your problem.

Question 4

what can cause a feeling of fluid in head, vision mildly affected in an off balance way and pain in lower jaw neck and head. infection not apparent?

Accepted Answer

Possible: vestibulitis, inner ear infection, positional vetigo, neurological illness or circulatory issues: cannot be diagnosed here. Please see your PCP or a neurologist ASAP.

Question 5

i had a dissection in my carotid artery in february. i still experience light pain in left jaw, ear and neck.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Carotid dissection.: This may very well be a normal occurrence, but I'm assuming you've been back to your Vascular surgeon for regular evaluations and Doppler studies.  If you have not, then I can't be sure.

Question 6

my wisdom teeth seems to cause pain in my jaw, neck and chest. hospital did ekg?

Accepted Answer

Playing it safe: Wisdom teeth pain in jaw and neck are with the norm, but chest pain is not! It seems that the hospital you are at is bring thorough as any oral infection can attack your heart, causing catastrophic damage. So once this emergency episode is resolved, get those wisdom teeth extracted!

Question 7

i have this sudden right jaw pain, that feels like the right side is on fire and the pain travels to the left side and down into my neck. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Sudden jaw pain: Pain from specific conditions such as infections, large cavities, exposed nerves, gum infections does not generally travel from one side to another. Therefore i'm guessing you either have multiple dental problems or perhaps jaw joint pain. It may be a medical issue . All this will have to be determined once you see a dentist in person for a clinical exam and x-rays. Make that appointment today.

Question 8

stiff, painful neck..also jaw pain. what can be associated with this?

Accepted Answer

Stiff neck/jaw pain: One possibility is an infected tooth, or an infection of the jawbone. A second is bruxism, which is chronic grinding and/or clenching the teeth.
This is also a symptom related to heart attack.
See your dentist for an exam and diagnosis. If it is not a dental problem, see your medical doctor.

Question 9

i have chronic neck and jaw pain on left side. every few weeks i get really anxious for no reason and the pain flares up. how do i make it calm down?

Accepted Answer

Rule out TMJ: Consult with your dentist to rule out any TMJ involvement.  The solution may be as simple as the fabrication of a night guard.

Question 10

i'm getting jaw pain going down into the area underneath the jaw, but above the neck. it seems there is swelling from above the neck to just underneath the jaw. what is going on here?

Accepted Answer

Go the ER: Do you have any tooth infection? Its will be safer if you go to the ER. What you are describing can be a sign of condition called ludwig's angina which can be critical if it start to compress your airways.

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Please explain tmd pain in the jaw and neck?

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I have pain in my jaw and neck pain sometimes feel neseaus dry mouth?

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Frequent sinus headaches, occasional sharp pain in right ear, feels like something in right eye, pain in jaw and back of head/neck. what is this?

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What can cause a feeling of fluid in head, vision mildly affected in an off balance way and pain in lower jaw neck and head. infection not apparent?

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I had a dissection in my carotid artery in february. i still experience light pain in left jaw, ear and neck. is this normal?

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My wisdom teeth seems to cause pain in my jaw, neck and chest. hospital did ekg?

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I have this sudden right jaw pain, that feels like the right side is on fire and the pain travels to the left side and down into my neck. what is it?

A member asked:

Stiff, painful neck..also jaw pain. what can be associated with this?

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I have chronic neck and jaw pain on left side. every few weeks i get really anxious for no reason and the pain flares up. how do i make it calm down?

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I'm getting jaw pain going down into the area underneath the jaw, but above the neck. it seems there is swelling from above the neck to just underneath the jaw. what is going on here?

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