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Jaw hurts every other day along with headaches. makes a cracking sound every time i open it. going to the dentist tuesday. what will they do for me?
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Eval for TMJ Dysfnxn: High on the list of possibilities is TMJ dysfunction. Good idea to be seen by a dentist who'll probably evaluate the joint in front of your ear that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your head. If it is TMJ dysfunxn you'll probably discuss antiinflammatories, warm compresses, reducing heavy chewing and lots of talking. Sometimes there are dental appliances that can be useful. Good luck!
Answered 6/10/2014
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Malocclusion: Malocclusion is cause of, or contributes to, most cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome. Headache ; cracking indicate displaced disc in the joint. 97% of cases where malocclusion is corrected evidence reduction or elimination of symptoms. Please ask your dentist to refer you to a malocclusion correction specialist, a fully qualified orthodontist.
Answered 10/26/2013
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