Jaw pain dangerous sign of working age.
This disease is not only caused by abnormalities in the jaw joints. But it may be caused by abnormalities of the surrounding muscles. jaw joint or muscles used for chewing, such as the masseter, temporalis, and lateral pterygoid muscles. The jaw joint is the area that connects the skull to the lower jaw.
Abnormalities of surrounding muscles This jaw joint It is often caused by abnormal muscle activity in the area. Especially if there is stress This can cause pain โปรโมชั่น ufabet and muscle fatigue. This may be caused by using too many muscles. or using it incorrectly, such as chewing on one side more than the other Chew solids There is an abnormal bite. This causes the muscles on both sides to work unevenly. Some patients may have a history of bruxism.
symptom
- Pain in the jaw joint (in front of the ear) or in the muscles used for chewing.
- Open or close mouth limited (Jaw movement is limited)
- jaw movement time and there is an abnormal sound in the jaw joint, such as a clicking sound or crunching sound
- Opening, closing your mouth, or moving your jaw and causing pain or pain
- Jaw stuck (unable to open mouth or when you open your mouth and cannot close it)
- Patients may present with pain in the facial area. Any hemisphere is fine.
Symptoms
- When pressing on the muscle used for chewing on the affected side And then there is pain
- When pressing on the jaw joint on the injured side And then there is pain
- There is a deviation of the lower jaw. moving time
treatment
1) Take medicine to reduce inflammation. and relieve pain, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Paracetamol, muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety drugs (which will help reduce abnormal functioning of surrounding muscles jaw joint)
2) It is recommended to eat soft foods such as porridge and rice porridge. Avoid eating hard foods such as ice or foods that require a lot of chewing such as sugar cane, especially on the sore side.
3) May use warm water as a compress. Muscles surrounding the jaw
4) You should consult a dentist. To check the bite to see if there is an abnormal bite. (malocclusion) that causes uneven jaw movement Does it cause pain in the jaw joint?
5) If there is a lot of pain The dentist may consider wearing a bite appliance or splints to stabilize the bite. Reduces impact on problematic jaw joints Helps reduce pain well. Especially patients who have problems with grinding their teeth (bruxism)
6) If the patient gets better May do physical therapy and activities to reduce stress.
7) If treatment with full medication does not improve There is still quite severe pain. or there is an internal abnormality in the jaw joint May consider surgical treatment