Painful Jaw that won't close or open all the way
Added: June 06, 2009 - 4:46 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Bridgewater, MA
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I am having moderate to severe pain on the left side of my jaw. I had my wisdom teeth out 6 months ago and had pain off and on for a few months which I considered just a normal side effect of the extraction. For about a month and half the pain and stiffness has gotten much worse and is not improving. I have constant pain and stiffness on left side. I can not make my teeth bite down on the left side, I can on the right side. I have to chew food on the left side only, chewing it on the right side (which is no the side I'm having a problem with) is too painful. I cannot fully open my mouth and I get tingling sensations in my jaw. I can also feel that my sinuses on the left side are effected. They are not painful but they feel different. I am planning to go back to my oral surgeon in a month when our new insurance kicks in. I'm wondering if someone can give me an idea of what is wrong. My gut feeling is that my jaw is dislocated. Thankyou so much. Heather
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Reply: Painful Jaw that won't close or open all the way
added: June 06, 2009 - 5:40 PM
HeatherYou may complicate your condition by waiting. That will add to the cost of treatment.
Reply: Painful Jaw that won't close or open all the way
added: June 07, 2009 - 2:41 PM
Heather: I am sorry to hear of your problems. Have you returned to the oral surgeon to discuss your issues? It is now a bit on the long side for healing. It is possible that you have developed a TMJ problem that has in a small way ''''''''dislocated'''''''' a part of your jaw joint, the disc that makes everything work together. You should see someone who focuses in TMJ therapy. I am in Newton and about half my practice deals with TMJ problems and treatment. There are also a couple of practices closer to you that I am aware of. You are welcome to visit my website www.ultimateaesthetics.com or an informational referral site www.leadingdentists.com for more information on how I treat TMJ issues like yours. Good luck. Please feel free to call me for more information.
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