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A member asked:
I have this tooth problem and am not sure if it is tmj or wisdom tooth .my jaw cracks on the right side when i open or yawn but hurts on the left ?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
TMJ : Sounds more to me that you are dealing with TMJ issues. You can be having both problems at the same time so it would be advisable to see your dentist if pain is severe. For TMJ antiinflammatory meds like Ibuprofen usually help with problem. Feel better soon.
Answered 2/5/2021
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Appears to be TMJ: Your description appears to be a TMJ/TMD related problem. You need to see a TMJ/TMD specialist, who can then get you to an oral surgeon if needed. Don't wait too long because symptoms can get worse.
Answered 8/9/2014
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See a TMJ Expert: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management. They are the expert in TMJ treatment.
Answered 8/30/2014
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Dentist/Oral Surg: See your Dentist or Oral Surgeon for panoramic x-ray image, examination, diagnosis and tx options. They will be able to help you or refer you to the needed specialist. Good Luck.
Answered 7/8/2015
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Related Questions
A member asked:
Can upper wisdom cause TMJ problems? because it's misaligned and not impacted. Dentist didn't say anything about it but they know I clench my teeth and my that my right jaw joint pops?
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A member asked:
ER doctor found no joint issues. They only found lower impacted wisdom teeth only and was removed later. Many dentists said upper wisdom are not impacted. Nothing has diagnosed me with TMJ. And I have jaw popping and my jaw moves left when opening?
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A member asked:
Wisdom teeth impacted and will be extracted in the meantime for the past week i have been having bad jaw pain & ear ache. Is this tmj or wisdom teeth?
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