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My jaw popped months ago when i was chewing something hard on the oher side of my mouth. now it's tight and hurts. could it be damaged?
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Jaw joint pain: The joint itself is very mobile and the disk in the joint is very mobile. The disk may come out of proper position, as the disk attachments may have been stretched, causing the pop. What you feel is likely some swelling and inflammation in the joint capsule and disk.The management of these problems is conservative with nsaids and muscle relaxants, and observing a soft diet for a few weeks.
Answered 3/14/2016
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TMJ -TMD : Temporo-Mandibular Disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. TMD can be divided into disorders related to the muscles of mastication and those emanating from the TMJ. Earache and is a common symptom due to the close location to TMJ. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. Rec.: orofacial pain specialist for a evaluation.
Answered 5/26/2016
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