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Hello i have been moving my jaw as bad habit for a while now and for the past few days my right tmj hurts and i feel full ness in ear what shold i do?

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Dr. Gary Lederman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Rest: Try to stop the movement that makes you uncomfortable. Moist heat, rest, antiinflammatories like ibuprophen might help. Soft diet and avoid extreme movements like yawning. If it persists see a dentist knowledgeable in TMJ problems.

Answered 2/7/2017

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Rest: You probably strained the joint by your movements. Needless to say you should try to break the habit which is easier said then done. The goal is to give the over worked joint a rest. You could also try moist hot compresses and nsaid's.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Try Aleve (naproxen): For few days try Aleve (naproxen) or advil, if not improving see an ear doctor.You may have one side ear infection as well. Meanwhile change your bad habits.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a specialist: I recommend you see a tmj/tmd specialist. Better to see soon rather than wait because your symptoms may get worse.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Stop habit.: Stop the bad habit and see a TMJ expert. 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.

Answered 12/10/2015

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