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Is there any way to manage jaw pain in bilateral condylar fracture other than using pain killers?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is suffering from jaw pain since last three years. She had an accident before two years. She suffered bilateral condyle fractures. Closed fixation and conservative approach was done but after four weeks, case went bad with open bite issue. So again she went for closed fixat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Send me your most recent OPG (orthopantomogram) x ray digital image for examination before I could give an opinion. Read Full »
Is my jaw pain and popping due to osteoarthritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weight 79 kg. Vegetarian diet. Before two years, due to stomach disturbance and pain and some popup and cracker sound occurred in my knee joints. I visited the doctor and he suggested me for a laboratory test of liver function test and all ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all the history details and reports. It shows mild osteoarthritis which is not reversible. But if you maintain your weight and exercise, it will halt. Please do quadriceps exercise for knees and for shoulder, bench press. Take a lot of fruits and vegetabl... Read Full »
My mom is an asthmatic. How to treat hypercementosis?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom is above 50 years of age and she has been complaining seriously of pains for about 20 years now and it was recently diagnosed to be hypercementosis. She needs a solution. Also, she is an asthmatic and doctors have also said that the inhaler she uses increases the pain. Just fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no permanent treatment for asthma. It can be subsided only and if the inhaler is causing trouble you can opt for medicines. Tell her physician all the details your dentist gave her and her physician will surely give medicines. For the treatment of hyperceme... Read Full »
Why am I unable to open my mouth more than two fingers wide?
Query: Hi doctor, Since yesterday, I am unable to open my mouth widely. I have a restricted opening. When I try to open my mouth widely, I have pain in the right side of the jaw. I consulted a doctor yesterday. He gave me an injection and suggested me to take some tablets. In the early morning, I tried to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have a previous history of dental treatments like fillings, tooth removal, or root canal treatment. Please mention whether you have a habit of tobacco chewing and smoking. Please mention whether you have any associated tooth pain. Please m... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a dental procedure last week and was prescribed two 5mg Diazepam tablets to take prior to the procedure. The last dose of Diazepam I took was on Tuesday morning, which was five days ago. I would like to know if it is safe for me to take a tablet of Co-codamol for pain relie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. May I inquire Have you been diagnosed with TMJ disorder? Have any investigations been conducted? Are you currently taking any medications? Please provide a specific time frame for the occurrences. ... Read Full »
I have pain due to a broken tooth in my right jaw. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, A few days back, I lost a part of my tooth on the right side of my jaw. Nerve is hurting. But a week ago my jaw bone has been hurting severely. I did not visit the dentist until March. When I visited the clinic, they said it was related to gum disease, and gave me an antibiotics tablet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Pain should be due to the tooth rather than the gums. You have said that you lost a part of the tooth, which indicates the decay has eventually led to the breaking of the tooth structure. You have not attached any pictures of the tooth, ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. A few days back, I had a fever. After that, I was sick with a mild fever and sore throat. On the next day, the sore throat became severe and it hurt while talking and swallowing. The right side of my throat was swollen and I suspected it was a tonsil. Later,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are having an upper respiratory tract infection which has led to blockage of the eustachian tube opening leading to earache. I would suggest you do Betadine (Povidone-iodine) gargling three times a day and steam inh... Read Full »
Why am I unable to open my mouth fully?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a jaw lock on the right side of my face but yesterday I fell and the left side of the jaw is in pain. I cannot eat or open my mouth all the way. Also, my tooth has been pushed down. So, I do not know what to do. I am really upset and I am crying now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be due to a dislocated jaw post trauma or a fracture. So, first, get an X-ray done. Then only the exact cause can be ruled out. You can take painkillers like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Do cool compresses over the cheek. Regards. Read Full »
I had jaw pain, which has reduced after taking Advil. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have jaw pain while clenching my jaw together and opening my mouth wide. It has pained only on the left side where my two jaw bones meet in the back of the mouth or jaw. I took Advil and the pain has reduced. May I know the reason for this? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain you are experiencing may be because of soreness of your masticatory muscles, the muscles used during eating and chewing. Consult your dentist for a physical evaluation to eliminate malocclusion (imperfect positioning of tooth), tooth caries or abscess in the mo... Read Full »
Can untreated TMJ problem be the reason for my facial asymmetry?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had some form of TMJ disorder for close to 10 years at this point. I never had any treatment for it since it never hindered or affected me in any way, aside from clicking in my jaw. However, I believe I am beginning to see the effects of letting it go untreated. I severely gri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First and foremost, I want you to make sure you do not need any form of surgery. I have seen many cases, and trust me, you are nowhere near. Secondly, the real useful image was the last one that was cropped (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It... Read Full »