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Suggest Treatment For Jaw Pain

My jaw started feeling sore on the left side. I could get it about half open and it would have to pop before I could open my mouth the rest of the way. Now it only opens half way. It won't even pop open anymore and it really hurts to eat. What can I do?
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The Pain and limited mouth opening could be because of the bruxism and malocclusion or trauma to the jaw bone, leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint.
Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Jaw Pain

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The Pain and limited mouth opening could be because of the bruxism and malocclusion or trauma to the jaw bone, leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet. I hope my answer will help you, take care.