I have been diagnosed with TMJ but pain and swelling persists?
Q. Hi i have been diagnosed with tmj…sometimes the disc goes out and my jaw is swolen and sore..could this be affecting the nerves to my face and tongue in particular?i get sore neck and shoulders and sometimes my sinus is sore….also my tongue sometimes feels as though i have burnt it on hot liquid..i am female aged 54 and mennopausal thanks
A. Temperomandibular joint pain can be caused by pain originating from the muscles you use to chew with a problem with the position of the disc and/or a problem with the joint itself. Referred pain is possible with all pain. The usual treatment is a splint to see if a splint will help to relieve your pain- an MRI scan can sometimes be useful to assess the jaw joint.
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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