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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Lower Jaw

i have severe pain in my lower jaw. it keeps coming every few weeks and is getting severe with time. The doctors told me that there was some trauma during my childhodd. i smoke. they told me that my nerves in the .ower teeth are dead and i will need a root canal for the same. gotx rays done and the reports showed damaged lower gums. However i took a 2nd opinion and even a third where i was told the other way. i am confused and nuable to get rid of the pain. what shall i do?
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the lower jaw which seems to be due to bruxism, gingival recession, traumatic nerve injury to mandibular nerve and due to TMJ problem like ankylosis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain hygiene of oral cavity and do regular brushing and flossing. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. You should consult oral surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may also check the occlusion. Doctor prescribe you night guard and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises. You should eat soft food and apply warm compresses to lower jaw.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Lower Jaw

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the lower jaw which seems to be due to bruxism, gingival recession, traumatic nerve injury to mandibular nerve and due to TMJ problem like ankylosis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain hygiene of oral cavity and do regular brushing and flossing. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. You should consult oral surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may also check the occlusion. Doctor prescribe you night guard and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises. You should eat soft food and apply warm compresses to lower jaw. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari