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Is it abnormal to have minor jaw pain during a cold?

6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

No: No the eustschian tube which runs from the ear is near the tmj, sometimes if this becomes clogged or stuffy from a cold you can get some jaw discomfort.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Minor jaw pain: After your cold clears see joe the jaw feels. If it persists please have your dentist evaluate this.

Answered 5/12/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Probably not: Need to have a history. Have you have minor jaw pain before, without a cold? Are things different this time with a cold- eating different, sleeping differently (positions, ) snoring or having problems breathing at night. See someone while answer these questions and more.

Answered 2/20/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: Upper jaw and upper tooth pain could be explained by an infection of the maxillary (upper jaw) sinus. If you have a sore throat, could be some referred pain from throat of tongue to jaw. Would not get TMJ pain with cold. If pain persists after cold resolves, see oral surgeon

Answered 3/29/2015

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Pain is never normal. If caused by your cold it will rapidly clear was your cold gets better. If not, see your Dentisst.

Answered 5/12/2023

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