Temporomandibular joint pain. will it last forever or will it go away later by itself after a while?

Depends: MJ can be painful and hurt It is important to be seen especially by a oral surgeon or a dentist who specializes in TMJ They can look at your bite, grind teeth, deformities, etc. There are therapies from warm soaks, mouth guards, medications, and even surgery Please see someone to determine the cause and offer you some therapies It can last a long time

Very rarely: Untreated TMJ Dysfunction may never get better by itself, proper diagnosis to determine the cause is a must. Although treatment can not cure TMD completely, It will help manage the symptoms and provide a great deal of relief. TMD can stay for a life time or start tapering off after a while. In rare instances it may improve without treatment but this is the exception.

Usually improves: Usually improves over time. See a TMJ expert to guide you. 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.

See OFP specialist: The secret of success in treating pain and TMJ syndromes is proper diagnosis. See an Orofacial Pain specialist for conservative and predictable treatment.