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I have a pain right in front of both side of ears when i put pressure with my finger. it's above and below of the bone in front of ear.
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Possible TMJ: one possibility would be TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) which can cause pain right in front of the ears, specially when opening and closing your mouth. Are you crunching your teeth at night? You may need to see a dentist and be evaluated for TMJ and possibly have a mouth guard made for you. Another possibility would be inflammation of the parotid glands, which produce saliva.
Answered 11/27/2017
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TMJ: Possible TMJ. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for exam. 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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