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When eating i felt a shooting pain down the right side of my jaw and under my right ear next to my jaw its painful to touch?
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Dental visit and exa: your problem could be anything from cavity to abscessed tooth to erupting wisdom tooth. You need an exam and xrays to evaluate source and treat
Answered 7/24/2015
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TMJ: Sounds like TMJ. See dentist to confirm. If TMJ, 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 7/24/2015
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See OFP specialist: for TMJ dysfunction evaluation. The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of pain in the head, face and TMJ. They are the experts in TMJ and chronic pain field. Look for OFP specialist near you.
Answered 7/25/2015
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