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What Causes Pain In Right Side Of The Jaw?

The right side of my jaw hurts. I can open my mouth and close it without too much pain but on the right side when I try to close it I'm not able to have the back of my teeth touch. Left side is fine. What could cause this and it's been like this for about a week?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain pain in jaw along with difficulty in occluding the teeth
can be due related to jaw joint also known as Temporomandibular joint..
There can be dislocation of the mandible leading to disturbed occlusion [relation between upper and lower teeth] leading to difficulty in touching the teeth..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be diagnostic and treatment can be planned accordingly..
The phyician can advise you occlusal splints, mouth guards and also muscle relaxants, painkillers and physiotherapy for improvement..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Pain In Right Side Of The Jaw?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain pain in jaw along with difficulty in occluding the teeth can be due related to jaw joint also known as Temporomandibular joint.. There can be dislocation of the mandible leading to disturbed occlusion [relation between upper and lower teeth] leading to difficulty in touching the teeth.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be diagnostic and treatment can be planned accordingly.. The phyician can advise you occlusal splints, mouth guards and also muscle relaxants, painkillers and physiotherapy for improvement.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.