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Getting over influenza a. bilateral tmj/cheek pain. no visible swelling. is this lingering ear/sinus infection, teeth, or actual jaw inflammation?
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See an OFP: Orofacial Pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the masticatory muscles or TMJ. Some people may experience pain in the ears, cheeks or side of the head, while others experience problems with their bite, clicking noise when moving the jaw. They are the expert in this field.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Either: Either. If the jaw symptoms are new. I'd wait until your flu symptoms are gone. if TMJ/cheek pain persists, see 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 6/18/2015
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