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My left side of the jaw has been in pain a few weeks ago whenever i open them wide, near the ear, i want to know if there is anything otc for it?
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Possible bite issue: You need to see your dentist for an evaluation. It's possible you have a temporomandiblar joint issue.
Answered 10/10/2016
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Motrin,Aleve>Tylenol: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a decent pain reliever for headaches. But pain in the jaw and ear are usually indicative of TMJ muscle and joint pain. Anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as Ibuprofen (aka motrin, advil) and Naproxen sodium (aka aleve) are better for those symptoms. Contact your doctor or pharmacist to find out maximum recommended dosages of any pain reliever.
Answered 10/10/2016
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TMJ: Sounds like TMJ. Soft diet, NSAID. If symptoms persist, see an oral surgeon or ENT for diagnosis. If TMJ, see a TMJ-orofacial pain expert to help evaluate and treat your problem. A TMJ-oro-facial pain expert can be general dentist, an oral surgeon, prosthodontist, orofacial pain specialist. Ask your physician, dentist or dental society for a recommendation.
Answered 10/10/2016
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