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A member asked:

Jaw/ear pain went to dr mon n was put on eardrops n amox helped pain but now pain is back n worse can't sleep/eat please help?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMJ pain: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish ear pain from jaw joint pain. If there is no problem seen by your physician in you ear, i would suggest seeing a dentist who knows how to diagnose and treat the tmj. Names can be found at www.Aaop.Org or www.Aacfp.Org.

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Answered 3/21/2015

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