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What Causes Locked Jaw And Tooth Pain?

I went to the dentist last year to extract the tooth that had a cavity.they suggested a filling instead.my jaws were locked for 10 weeks after.i went to another doctor after the filling came out.She tried to pull out the same tooth,but failed my jaws locked again.
Went back to doctor 1 because he understands my dental history ,requested him to book me with the oral surgeon.The receptionist said they will call me.It has been 2 days,I can't eat,I can't sleep.Called them to check with the surgeon because I am in pain for 2 weeks now.They told me they can't make the surgeon do the surgery ( in a very rude tone )
What else can I do?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
You have two problems, one is jaw joint problem that is because of the bruxism and trauma or excessive mouth opening for long time leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can stop using the splints for few days. 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.
For the second problem. that is infected tooth, you need to get it removed once your jaw joint pain reduces or else it can worsen the joint problem. So, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) and a pain killer like diclofenac 50mg BID till you consult your oral maxillofacial surgeon.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Locked Jaw And Tooth Pain?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. You have two problems, one is jaw joint problem that is because of the bruxism and trauma or excessive mouth opening for long time leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can stop using the splints for few days. 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. For the second problem. that is infected tooth, you need to get it removed once your jaw joint pain reduces or else it can worsen the joint problem. So, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) and a pain killer like diclofenac 50mg BID till you consult your oral maxillofacial surgeon. I hope my answer will help you, take care.