TMJ dysfunction: Sound like pain coming from the temporomandibular joint. An MRI may be helpful to secure a diagnosis. In the meantime, NSAID medications can be helpful for the pain as long as you don't have any precluding medical conditions.
Answered 3/26/2015
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TMJ: You need to have an evaluation by a dentist experienced in treating TMJ problems. In the meantime you should be on a soft diet, avoid hard chewy foods. Do not open wide when yawning or yelling. Use ibuprophen for pain you can tolerate them.
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TMJ/TMD : The most common musculoskeletal disorder causing orofacial pain is a temporomandibular disorder. Tmd should be viewed as a group of related conditions that can be divided into disorders related to the muscles of mastication (muscular) and those emanating from the tmj. Earache and head pressure are common symptoms due to the close location to tmj. Rec.: orofacial pain practitioner for diagnosis.
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TMJ/TMD: TMJ problem. See a TMJ specialist. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/27/2015
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