What could be wrong with my jaw?!
Question: For the last week the right side of my jaw has been sore and it hurts if i open it too wide, yawn, or say certain words. Also, if its closed for a while it hurts to open it. What could be wrong?
Ive been under a lot of stress lately if that has anything to do with it.
Answers: For the last week the right side of my jaw has been sore and it hurts if i open it too wide, yawn, or say certain words. Also, if its closed for a while it hurts to open it. What could be wrong?
Ive been under a lot of stress lately if that has anything to do with it.
It sounds like you may have a little tooth grinding and jaw clenching going on whether you are aware of it or not. This can occur during sleep and also while awake and can cause the pain you are describing. If left untreated it can cause headaches and tooth damage so speak to your physician and/or dentist who can get you a small mouth guard to wear during sleep so you don't grind your teeth and exaccerbate the problem while sleeping. I had this problem and the little guard is barely noticeable and works almost instantly.
My sister has problems with her jaw. The dentist wants to give her a mouth peice to wear at night to realign it. If it has just recently been bothering you, maybe it popped and i sjust out of place. Wait a little bit longer, and if it doesnt feel better, get checked out.
I think you need to see your dentist for this one. I think that you are grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw when you sleep at night.
GO TO THE DOCTOR AND GET IT CHECK OUT..YOUR WISDOM TOOTH PROBABLY COMING IN..OR ITS PROBABLY YOUR TEETH