A member asked:

My jaw hurts really bad and it pops when i open it, what should i do for this?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

See dentist: You need to see a dentist to have this evaluated and then proper treatment can be performed to reduce pain. You might need some physical therapy as well as some sort of tooth guard, but the diagnosis needs to be established before treatment can begin.

Answered 12/28/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: See a dentist who has extensive training and experience in treating patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly referred to as tmj. Many dentists can treat the simpler cases. You might try nsaids (if you can take them), hot moist compresses to the outside of your tmjoints, soft diet and time. Always best to get it evaluated, even if the pain lessens.

Answered 12/28/2013

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