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Who to see for a pain in jaw joint

  • 14-06-2017 1:03pm
    #1
    p to the e
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    Hi all. Not sure if this is the right place to post. I've had a pain in my jaw for the last few months and it has recently gotten worse. Do I need to see a dentist about this or a physio. Or would a dentist refer me to a physio?

    I had a molar extraction on the sore side years ago and was wondering if it was an imbalance in the muscles due to this.

    Thanks for any help.


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  • #2
    Ghekko
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    Perhaps an osteopath. Friend of mine went to one but as it was over a year after the pain started there wasn't much he could do. No harm ringing one to ask anyway.


  • #3
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
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    Ghekko wrote: »
    Perhaps an osteopath. Friend of mine went to one but as it was over a year after the pain started there wasn't much he could do. No harm ringing one to ask anyway.

    Pseudomedicine is not a good idea.

    What you really want is an orthodontist who may refer you to a maxillofacial surgeon, depending on the issues.


  • #4
    p to the e
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭p to the e


    From searching online my symptoms sound like TMD. The orthodontist route seems more up my alley but thanks for the suggestions anyway. This article provided me with good information.

    http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd#1


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