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My jaw hurts badly...close to my ears! i cant chew well and couldnt sleep last night because of the pains. what could be the cause?
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TMD\TMJ possibly: Although there could be other causes or more cause than one, what you describe sounds like Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and the pain is emanating from your jaw joint(s). This will need to be evaluated by a local dentist.
Answered 2/26/2016
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TMJ - Bruxism: TMJ disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. The common symptom are: headache, jaw pain, neck pain, eye pain, earache. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. This disorder will not resolve on its own with home care. See an orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and treatment. Check site for OFP near you: http://www.aaop.org/
Answered 5/28/2018
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