Jaw Pain – Ways To Stop The Hurt

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• Jaw pain can be caused by a variety of sources

Jaw Pain
Ways To Stop The Hurt
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• Jaw pain can be caused by a variety of sources

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• There could be an infection from an abscessed
  tooth.

• You might have been hit in the mouth with
  something.

• You might experience tension in the jaw from
  clenching.

• Grinding the teeth together.

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No matter the reason as to why you have pain it
can be, at times, excruciating.
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Fortunately, there are a few things you can do
for some relief until you are able to get
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to a dentist who can then determine the cause
of the pain and set up a treatment plan.
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• There are OTC (over-the-counter) medications that
  you can buy to help combat the pain.

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Take the medication as prescribed.
If you take more than the recommended dosage, you
could end up causing damage to the kidneys, liver
or other organs.
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Ibuprofen is a good medication to take as it
often works quickly and can usually be taken with
other medications.
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• Another easy way to relieve pain in the jaw is by
  applying a warm compress to the area.

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• A hot water bottle is one idea, but don't lay the
  bottle directly on the skin. Wrap it in a towel
  before putting it on your face.

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• A heating pad works the same way. If you don't
  have a water bottle or heating pad, consider
  putting a wet washcloth in the microwave.

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• Place the cloth in a small plastic bag before
  turning on the microwave and only heat it for
  about 20 seconds. The cloth will get hot and
  then, carefully, can be used on the jaw.

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• A mouth guard can be used to help stop teeth
  grinding if this is the cause of your jaw pain.
  You can get a guard at your neighborhood pharmacy
  but it's best to go to a dentist because then it
  can be fitted to your mouth.

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• The alignment of the teeth can also be an issue,
  especially if you have to account for teeth that
  are severely crooked, ensuring that they don't
  overlap through the day and at night. Braces can
  help align the teeth.

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Visit the dentist on a regular basis to make sure
there aren't any cavities or chipped teeth that
could be causing pain.
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If there is a cavity, the dentist will perform a
filling which can relieve a good bit of the pain
youve been feeling.
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• Meditation can help if you are stressed as some
  people tend to feel more pain when they are
  anxious.

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• There are some therapies which may be recommended
  by the dentist. They can help stretch the muscles
  in the jaw so that they arent so tight.

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You should stop drinking caffeine and eating
foods that have a lot of sugar. If there is a
cavity, it could lead to escalating pain in the
mouth.
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Extreme cold and hot foods can also affect the
jaw. Reduce the intake of these foods on that
side of the mouth until you can get the issue
resolved.
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If the pain is being caused by an abscess, you
need to take an antibiotic and treat the damaged
tooth by having a root canal or by having it
removed.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
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