Anchorage, AK
A female asked:
what causes pain in jaw and ear on only one side?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Piehl answered
Periodontics 51 years experience
TMJ: TMJ stands for the "temperomandibular joint" which is the jaw joint. This pain means there is some type of injury to that joint. This could be from clenching or grinding your teeth, excessive gum chewing, or a bite problem. See your dentist.
980 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Infection ?: TMJ? Bruxism? Wisdom teeth? Explore these and other possibilities with your physician and dentist.
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
Orthodontics 53 years experience
Different things: Pain can be caused by infected tooth/teeth, infected gums/bone, fractures, abfractures, traumatic occlusion, neurologic disorder, malocclusion, joint dysfunction, parafunctional habits, and so many other problems. Have your Dentist take a look.
980 viewsAnswered Jun 12, 2018
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