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A member asked:
What drains into the tmj space right under the ear lobe, causing jawbone paine?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Nothing: Nothing actually 'drains' into your TMJ space...But the TMJ is a very complex structure that involves bones, an 'articulating disc', muscles and ligaments! there is much that can cause jawbone pain, please get evaluated by a qualified fentist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No draining: Nothing drains there, but TMJ pain causes referred pain to the surrounding structures.
Answered 3/17/2015
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Synovial fluid: Arthritis and some TMJ disorders involve inflammation is associated with decrease in synovial fluid and causing the pain in the jaw bone. See Orofacial Pain specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 7/25/2015
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