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Suggest Treatment For Jaw Pain

I have jaw pain that I know is associated with TMJ. About 10 years ago, my muscle in my jaw popped out the size of a baseball. I was given an occlusal? guard and my uncle accidently threw it away and now 6 years later, I am experiencing the same feeling. My insurance does not cover the guard. What else can I do?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The jaw pain can be because of the disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint.
Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. If I am your treating doctor, i would have suggested you to 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.
If you take these measures, your problem will be solved. But if the pain still persists, then you have to get the splints done. Regarding your insurance coverage, you can get it done in educational institutes, where it will be done with a nominal price or free of cost.
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 jaw pain can be because of the disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. If I am your treating doctor, i would have suggested you to 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. If you take these measures, your problem will be solved. But if the pain still persists, then you have to get the splints done. Regarding your insurance coverage, you can get it done in educational institutes, where it will be done with a nominal price or free of cost. I hope my answer will help you, take care.