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The left side of my mouth aches and every now and then i feel a sharp pain in my jaw my teeth dont hurt what could this be?

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Mouth: Could still be teeth related or jaw related. The nerve that is involved is your trigeminal nerve which is also your dental nerve See your dentist

Answered 8/8/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TMJ TMD: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Earache, toothache and jaw pain are common symptoms. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. Rec.: orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and treatment.

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