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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 »
What is the cause for pain and swelling after mouth injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I bit my mouth while eating and my jaw hurts since yesterday evening. It is swollen, and now it is whitish yellow in color. It is painful and it has become worse. Do you have any clue of what this might be? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There might be some infection in the affected area. At times, pain and swelling can be due to inflammation. So, my suggestion is to consult a dentist and get evaluated. For now, take some anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses over the swel... Read Full »
I have pain and clicking sound while opening and closing my jaws. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my right jaw while opening. There is also a clicking sound while opening and closing the jaws. I also feel that my left jaw is lower than the right. I started having these symptoms in the past six months. I consulted a dentist but he just gave me medicines. What could be t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Your problem of pain and clicking in the right jaw along with an imbalance in the jaw can denote a mild jaw dislocation. Taking medicine alone will not resolve the problem. You should consult ... Read Full »
Why do I have jaw pain after root canal treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal done in one of my lower right teeth. It was done in one sitting with the help of a laser. Everything was fine for a week. Then, one day my right jaw started aching and I was not able to open the jaw more than half an inch. There was mild pain below the ear and it inc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it can be due to muscle spasm but as it started after one week then it can also be due to infection in the root canal treated tooth. So, first of all, the exact cause needs to be ruled out. If Flexon MR (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, and Chlorzoxazone) and muscle exer... Read Full »