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What Causes Persistent Pain In Jaw?
The inside of my jaw hurts.. maybe my wisdom teeth are coming out but I don't know for sure.. I have had mumps as a child and sore tonsils more than once due to viral infection. This time it's the connecting tissue between lower and upper jaw at the far end of my molars. It's located exactly in the thin ligament-like tissue right where my teeth end.. I am a smoker and the pain sometimes increases when I smoke.. I brush my teeth once everyday. Pain is only on the right side. Please help.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent pain in jaw and probable chances are that you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit dentist once and get it examined properly. If it is dental related issue like due to particular tooth infection, abscess or cyst , then go for IOPA and check the extent of infection and start Root Canal Treatment. Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing. If it is related to TMJ joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent pain in jaw and probable chances are that you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit dentist once and get it examined properly. If it is dental related issue like due to particular tooth infection, abscess or cyst , then go for IOPA and check the extent of infection and start Root Canal Treatment. Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing. If it is related to TMJ joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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