I have pain in right side jaw. It is swollen a little, hurts to swallow,eat. Cannot open mouth to far & it is very painful. It throbs. What can this be?
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Your jaw pain could be from several different things. Trauma would be the first question to ask about. If the jaw received a blow of some sort, then this condition could be the result of this.
From what you describe, it likely is from an infection, possibly related to a gum problem, or an impacted tooth such as a 3rd molar or wisdom tooth.
It also could be related to your jaw joint being out of alignment and associated muscle spasms may be limiting your ability to comfortably open your mouth.
Investigation by a competent dentist should be able to solve the riddle, and then a plan to eliminate the problem could proceed. First, know what you are dealing with. It is highly important to call and visit the dentist ASAP. Good luck to you
From what you describe, it likely is from an infection, possibly related to a gum problem, or an impacted tooth such as a 3rd molar or wisdom tooth.
It also could be related to your jaw joint being out of alignment and associated muscle spasms may be limiting your ability to comfortably open your mouth.
Investigation by a competent dentist should be able to solve the riddle, and then a plan to eliminate the problem could proceed. First, know what you are dealing with. It is highly important to call and visit the dentist ASAP. Good luck to you
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Jaw pain may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Body systems that are seemingly unrelated to the jaw area can also be affected. For example, you may have a fever if the jaw pain is due to an infection or inflammatory process.
Jaw pain is a symptom of a variety of different diseases, disorders and conditions. If you experience pain on one or both sides of your head in front of your ears, you may have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). TMD is characterized by pain, tenderness, and trouble opening your mouth. TMD can be caused by behaviors, such as teeth grinding, improperly aligned teeth or bite, and age-related wear and tear on the joint and the disc that cushions the joint. More serious conditions that lead to jaw and joint pain include rheumatoid arthritis and neuralgia.
Jaw pain is a sign of various dental and endodontic conditions including:
Dry socket (complication of tooth extraction)
Impacted tooth
Tooth abscess
Tooth decay
Jaw pain is a symptom of a variety of different diseases, disorders and conditions. If you experience pain on one or both sides of your head in front of your ears, you may have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). TMD is characterized by pain, tenderness, and trouble opening your mouth. TMD can be caused by behaviors, such as teeth grinding, improperly aligned teeth or bite, and age-related wear and tear on the joint and the disc that cushions the joint. More serious conditions that lead to jaw and joint pain include rheumatoid arthritis and neuralgia.
Jaw pain is a sign of various dental and endodontic conditions including:
Dry socket (complication of tooth extraction)
Impacted tooth
Tooth abscess
Tooth decay
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Salivary gland stones can present with pain or without pain. Predisposing factors include dehydration, diuretics, anti-cholinergic medications, trauma, gout and smoking. They can be seen on physical exam or xrays. Dental abscesses can also present with pain, swelling and difficulty with eating. I think a first step would be to see a general dentist for physical exam and xray.
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In keeping with the KISS principle and aside from any recent accident, trauma and injury, I think your swelling is either from a periodontal(gum) based infection or a endodontic( pulpal nerve of a tooth). If it is a gum base problem, then the area needs to be cleaned, debrided or if it is a hopeless tooth, then an extraction is needed. If it is a nerve problem, then a root canal is needed .You need to have a radiographical and clinical examination to start. Further and if the problem cannot be located, you may need a CT scan or an MRI or an ultrasound along with a referral to an oral surgeon.
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There is several different possibilities of what could be going on. Some type trauma is one. Infection around a wisdom tooth or another tooth is also a possibility. Even if a tooth is still under the gums and not in the mouth it can still get infected . Both possibilities can be serious and its best that your get a full exam by a dentist as soon as possible because you may need antibiotics. Good Luck
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Your symptoms are definitive enough for a perfect answer, but I will say that when someone tells me it hurts to swallow, eat and that he//she can't open his/her mouth too far I do wonder if cancer is present. Do you have a problem with your tongue, what exactly is painful? Your jaw or the joints of your jaw? What is swollen? Pain for so many days with swallowing problems etc are best dealt with by a good clinical exam with your dentist so that he/she can provide a good referral to an appropriate specialist if necessary.
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See your Dentist right away. It may be a wisdom tooth infection, however, with limited information, it may be a TMJD trouble. In that case, see a TMJ specialist or Oral Surgeon soon. Your Dentist can sort it out and get you treated. So don't wait.
Best of Luck, Brian
Best of Luck, Brian