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I'm having severe pain on my left side jaw before i went to bed i had pain under my left ear. it's woken me up and kept me awake for the past hour. ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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TMJ? abscess? Ear?: Hard to say without a thorough exam and history. There are many sources that may contribute to your symptoms- TMJ/TMD, an ear issue, an abscessed tooth or gum. If the discomfort lingers, I would see a Dr. first.

Answered 11/24/2014

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A member asked:

I'm having severe pain on my left side jaw before i went to bed i had pain under my left ear. it's woken me up and kept me awake for the past hour. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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