A member asked:

During a gym session i received a slight blow to the edge of my jaw on the left side and immediately the right side ear pained and i cannot eat or sleep on my right side as my jaw and ear pains on that side, there is no visible swelling.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMJ Impaction: The condyle on your right side was impacted into the fossa The disc may have been damaged. Warm wet compresses, don't open your mouth wide, very small bites if not a liquid diet, and give it a few weeks to subside. Otherwise, see a local oral surgeon for an examination.

Answered 4/4/2020

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