Jaw hurts when i chew..?!
Question:
Jaw hurts when i chew..?
my jaw hurts hwen i chew on the left side. i ONLY happens when i chew!.
maybe it's my wisdom teeth coming in? should i go to a dentist? i am 19 years old
Answers:
you should definitely go to a dentist. they recommend every 6 mos. if it hurts only when you chew i doubt it's a wisdom tooth problem. one thing could be teeth grinding at night which is very common. it's basically like putting 200lbs of pressure on our teeth and can do long term damage. another issue may be tmj. it when the disks in the joints of your jaw disintegrate. it can be very painful. i know because i have it. if it's tmj, there is no cure for it but some things a dentist can do to make it more comfortable. hopefully it's not the latter. and if it is your wisdom teeth problem easily solved. just be sure to go see someone for the for-mentioned reasons or possible infection or whatever else. plus taking care of your teeth is very important for long term reasons dental wise and for heart conditions. so, go see your dentist every 6 mos and good luck!