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Jaw discomfort
Iam having constant jaw discomfort, i visited a dentist he did a physical examination and said no tmj issues, but i feel the discomfort mostly, so does physical examination is enough for this..? Or should i go for x ray? Thanks
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A radiograph is definitely recommended. Kindly take a second opinion
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Go for opg xray to determine whether your wisdom tooth are not causing any problems.
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If u have jaw discomfort near the back teeth area based on ur age it might be a wisdom tooth issue. If u having jaw pain take a xerodol sp three times a day for five days. Also look up jaw exercises in YouTube you can find temporary relief during lock down. U can also use a muscle relaxant. If u have pain referred to another area u must visit for online consultation. We need to see if pain is dental origin or not. Pls consult.
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I.e exactly what type of discomfort do you experience?
I.e do you have pain on opening & / closing the jaw?
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do you have pain on chewing something especially hard or hot or cold &/ irrespective of that continuous pain the jaw?
Also, It's nature I. e is it continuous or not & get aggrevated after eating something & relieved by rest ?
Let me know, if I can help you to find out best solution for it.
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In most of the cases a physical examination is enough but to get a clear picture you can go for radiographic examination. In this case an MRI would be best option.
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Try to visit a Oral Medicine and Radiology or TMJ specialist
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