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Posted 4/8/2011 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
I clench my teeth at night so I use a night guard. It helps a lot but I have noticed during the day, the right side of my jaw will ache something fierce. It's like a tooth ache pain but it radiates along my jaw muscle. It doesn't happen all the time though. As far as I know, I don't have TMJ - no clicking or sticking. Besides the night guard, is there anything else I can do to ease the pain?
Posted 4/8/2011 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sherry,

We have lots of members who know exactly what you are talking about and I'm sure you'll get some good ideas. I get random pain in my jaw/teeth area and there seems to be no reason. Teeth are in good shape, have them cleaned twice a year, etc... But I get zinged with pains several times a week for no apparent reason....well, thanks to fibro that is.

I hope you find some good replies you can use.
Chutz
Posted 4/8/2011 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Chutz :)

I went to the dentist just a few weeks ago to get a new night guard and I had every intention of asking her but like many things, it slipped my mind!
Posted 4/8/2011 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Your nightguard might not be doing enough.
I never had any jaw pain, but all of a sudden, I couldn't open my mouth very wide. I saw a TMJ specialist and ended up with a MORA (mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance), which I wore for 7 months 24/7, and now just at night.
If your TM joint is bad, you may need more than a plain nightguard. This special thing I wear actually keeps the jaw pulled down and forward, which "unloads" the TM joint.

I also gave up chewing gum, which made me really sad!! cry
Posted 4/8/2011 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
This could be- Trigger points! I have them on both sides, and they are horrible. You can massage that area gently on both sides. 20-30 strokes per side, and you should see some improvement in 2-5 days. I started doing it last week and I feel 90% better! Oh and no more grinding for me.

Hope this helps :)
Posted 4/8/2011 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, this is "jaw trigger points"
http://www.triggerpointbook.com/examples.htm
Posted 4/8/2011 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Yes! Chomper thank you! That is exactly where I am having the pain.

Cathy, thanks also! :) If it continues I will see my primary about this - or would I see a dentist for TMJ?
Posted 4/9/2011 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
Jaw pain can be degenerative too. I found out why my dentist kept asking me if I had TMJ. I didn't know I had it, although I have increasing pain at the joint, until I read a CT report from 2 years ago when I was in a wreck. The report said there are degenerative changes at my TM joints.
Posted 5/25/2011 11:20 AM (GMT 0)
My TMJ was diagnosed when I insisted to my doctor to send me to the ear specialist cuz my ear hurt so much. It took him about 3 minutes to diagnose TMJ. I didn't know I had it either, but yes, that and the myofascial pain/numbness. Fun stuff when the two are together and on the same side.
Posted 6/28/2011 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I have TMJ & I am telling u....... when it hits u will need 2 have a strong pain med.My ENT injects cortisone into my jaws
when it's bad.
Posted 6/28/2011 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Remember to stay off the crunchy , chewy, sticky things to eat. It made a big difference to me. I also do bio feed back at night. I have one side of my jaw longer then the other one and it causes it to catch. Surgery to pain for me.
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