Tooth or TMJ?!


Question: Tooth or TMJ!?
3 wks ago I was prepped for a crown on my bottom left molar!. Since I grind at night and had a mouth gaurd for my bottom teeth I went out and bought a new one for the top teeth instead so I wouldn't disrupt the temp crown!. The tooth itself is a little sore but there is little to no cold/heat sensitivty, no pressure pain, and the gums seem fine!. However I have horrible pain in my left temple, inner ear, teeth on top left, and on occasion down my neck!. I am wondering if my mouth gaurd is not fitting right or if it could be the tooth somehow!. Since I started wearing the new gaurd and got the temp crown the same day I have no idea which is the issue!. I have always clenched/grinded at night but never had pain!. Any thoughts on what is going on!? Thank you!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
It's possible that a sinus is doing that!. Do you have allergies!? The timing may be concidence!.

The other possibility could be the tooth!. Check for swelling around the temp tooth or (this is gross but can tell you a lot) floss carefully in the area and smell the floss!. If you find an area that is particularly smelly, there may be a minor infection!. The pain in the neck could be a swollen gland, the body's reaction to infection!. You should see your dentist about this!. I wouldn't wait for it to get worse!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, it is probably the nightguard!. You need to go ahead and wear the bottom one!. It won't bother the temp crown!. In fact, it is probably better to wear the bottom guard so the top guard won't be able to directly rub on the temp crown!. You need to have a professionally made guard if you are having TMJ problems from your clenching/grinding!. The one fits all can make it worse!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Your bite is off!!!! Go to the dentist, have him use the articulating paper, see where the problem is and file it off!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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