Question 1

i'm having uncomfortable pain in jaw symptoms..what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Start by....: Start by seeing and consulting with your local general dentist. He\she will evaluate your dental problems and refer you, if necessary, to someone with more training and experience treating patients with tmd	mjoint problems if that is what is needed. On the other hand, your pain may be related to any one of a number of tooth and\or gum issues.

Question 2

left arm heavy and full feeling
i can feel contraction pain when my heart beats by my left breast
uncomfortable chest feeling.
jaw has a dull ache?

Accepted Answer

Seek a cardiologist: It would be best to visit an urgent care center or an emergency room near you where a cardiologist can evaluate you asap and answer your concerns..

Question 3

my teeth are on top of each other you can see the wear on them, my jaw aches and feels uncomfortable. should i consider jaw surgery?

Accepted Answer

See an orthodontist: Before you make the decision on how to correct your bite, i would consult an orthodontist (if you haven't done so already).  Many bite problems can be corrected by an orthodontist without the need for jaw surgery.

Question 4

when i chew, my jaw clicks and feels uncomfortable (not painful)?

Accepted Answer

TMJoint issue: This usually results from an internal problem with your jaw joint(s). See your dentist for an evaluation and discussion of how to treat\prevent\manage Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction commonly referred to as TMJ.

Question 5

two months ago i hurt my right side jaw eating and it became very painful eating for days, today the pain is milder but its still uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Soft foods and heat: The pain that occurred while eating sounds like an inflammation or spasm of the jaw muscles.  Simply, stay with soft foods and liquids.  In addition use a warm moist compress to your face in the area of pain for 10-15 minutes 4-5 times a day.

Question 6

my mom's jaw is loose and it has shifted it's position downward and a little sideways and is uncomfortable for her, is there anything we can do?

Accepted Answer

Subluxation of jaw: She may have a subluxation of her lower jaw. Have her seen by an orthontist or oral surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

i have a problem with my jaw its hard too explain occasionally i will put of nowhere become uncomfortable with a feeling that something has fell out of place its on the right side where the neck and jaw join it happened 1jr and now my jaw aches?

Accepted Answer

: I'm unable to come up with a differential diagnosis for your symptom, but I recommend consulting an oral surgeon for a thorough evaluation

Question 8

is it a sign of tetanus if i get this uncomfortable feeling on the under side of my jaw when i swallow? it does not always happen

Accepted Answer

No: That's definitely not a sign of tetanus.  A sign of tetanus is that you get extremely sick, go to the hospital, and maybe die.  An occasional uncomfortable feeling is not tetanus.  And aren't you vaccinated, anyway?

Question 9

i dont visibly see much, but under my jaw when i look downward i feel a knot of some sort, not painful but uncomfortable + tender to touch . ideas?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This may be from an enlarged lymph gland but needs to be looked at by your doctor just to be sure that it is not something more serious.

Question 10

under my earlobe inside my left side jaw , its really uncomfortable and it like a little cramp that keeps happening every 3 seconds what could it be?

Accepted Answer

TMJ syndrome: It is very common and is due to pain from your jaw joint. Ibuprofin. Warm compress and soft diet may improve it. See your dentist for night guard if pain persists.

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I'm having uncomfortable pain in jaw symptoms..what do i do?

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Left arm heavy and full feeling i can feel contraction pain when my heart beats by my left breast uncomfortable chest feeling. jaw has a dull ache?

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My teeth are on top of each other you can see the wear on them, my jaw aches and feels uncomfortable. should i consider jaw surgery?

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When i chew, my jaw clicks and feels uncomfortable (not painful)?

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Two months ago i hurt my right side jaw eating and it became very painful eating for days, today the pain is milder but its still uncomfortable?

A member asked:

My mom's jaw is loose and it has shifted it's position downward and a little sideways and is uncomfortable for her, is there anything we can do?

A member asked:

I have a problem with my jaw its hard too explain occasionally i will put of nowhere become uncomfortable with a feeling that something has fell out of place its on the right side where the neck and jaw join it happened 1jr and now my jaw aches?

A member asked:

Is it a sign of tetanus if i get this uncomfortable feeling on the under side of my jaw when i swallow? it does not always happen

A member asked:

I dont visibly see much, but under my jaw when i look downward i feel a knot of some sort, not painful but uncomfortable + tender to touch . ideas?

A member asked:

Under my earlobe inside my left side jaw , its really uncomfortable and it like a little cramp that keeps happening every 3 seconds what could it be?

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