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Temple is sore like a bruise but no mark. ear pain, jaw clicking, pain under jaw bone to chin. doc says tmd. motrin doesn't help. tmj cause this pain?

9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Yes: Click indicates disc displaced. You can't fix this by taking a pill. See your Dentist. As if referral to Orthodontist or Oral Surgeon is in order. You need someone to determine the cause of your dysfunction and to treat the cause.

Answered 1/27/2016

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Dr. Christopher Mcgraw answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It Can: TMJ or TMD are the same thing.. Motrin may or may not help. Ice can help. mouthguard can help. You may want to see a orthodontist.

Answered 12/16/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: Get checked by a TMJ/TMD specialist. You appear to have many signs/symptoms of a TMJ issue.

Answered 1/9/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. Clearly TMJ/TMD symptoms. See TMJ expert. 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 1/9/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Definitely, yes: TMJ symptoms are pain in the jaw, pain at your temples, earache, earache, and popping or clicking noise. TMJ disorder is a complex medical condition, therefore, it's a good idea to see a TMJ specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 1/27/2016

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