upper jaw pain

lindamphm · #1 Oct 15, 2006, 02:44 PM

hello i would love it someone could help me figure out what is wrong with my jaw i have oh and i should say that i have upper dentures about a week ago my jaw started hurting where the upper jaw meats the bottom right arcoss from your ear and only when i bite down on something any help please

renee78 · Oct 15, 2006, 05:27 PM

There could be numerous causes for your discomfort. You could have problems with your TMJ(tempro-mandibular joint) from clenching or grinding habits. Your denture may need adjusting, it coud be referred from your ear, it could also be referred from your lower jaw(if you have dentition there) You will need to consult a dentist to be able to properly diagnose the problem.



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