Hello,
You seem to describe radiating jaw and
muscle pain. Have you been clenching or grinding your teeth? This can cause TMJ dysfunction and muscle spasms that limit jaw movement. Try a
soft diet and continue to take Antiinflammitory medication such as
Tylenol or
Motrin at regular intervals. Initial moist heat should help reduce symptoms.
If symptoms are prominent in the morning, you most likely grind at night. An occlusal guard can help stop this by breaking the grinding pattern and muscles will not spasm. See your
dentist to discuss your symptoms and look for clinical signs such as excessive tooth wear. The joint also has a disc that can be out of sync And cause jaw deviation.
Diagnostic tests such as a panorex or cone beam X-ray can be considered to look for joint damage.
Excessive damage to your teeth can result in fractures. A severe case could include a split tooth that often can be difficult to diagnose. See if you can isolate a single tooth on the right side. Some infections will take time for symptoms to pinpoint the source. Swelling, pressure and hot sensitivity are all signs of an
abscess. Have your wisdom teeth been evaluated or removed?
Sinus, ear and oral infections can often cause mixed symptoms. You may need to check all areas to get a complete diagnosis.
Thankbyou for your inquiry.