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Why am I having tooth pain along with pain during opening my mouth?

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Why am I having tooth pain along with pain during opening my mouth?

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Answered by

Dr. Tooba Qazi

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At April 26, 2019
Reviewed AtSeptember 22, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have lower and upper jaw pain, toothache, pain opening the mouth and a neck ache.

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You might have a habit of clenching your teeth very tightly, that is why you are having joint pain on opening and closing of the mouth. Your TMJ must be disrupted. For its relief, take tablet Brufen 400 mg twice a day for three days. And take any best muscle relaxant tablet like Nospa twice a day for five days. Moreover, do some hot compress at your temporomandibular joint three times a day for two weeks. Try not to yawn, eat with a spoon and try limiting your mouth opening wide as much as possible. For toothache, I need more elaborated history, minor pain will be covered through Brufen, but if a severe infection is there, it definitely needs treatment through the dentist. Give me a follow-up after three days. Stay happy and blessed.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Tooba Qazi
Dr. Tooba Qazi

Dentistry

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