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Q: One sided jaw pain

asked by: rjs0416 on May 8th, 2008

New User

I wanted to see if anyone experiences a similar symptom:

When I wake up in the morning, I experience jaw pain on my left side. Stretching the joint seems to make it better and it eventually resolves itself by the end of the day (slight stiffness when yawning). This started occuring 3 weeks ago.

I could clench my teeth, but not actively in the day.
I smoked for 2 years, but recently quit (23 years old).

Anyone experience or have been given working treatment options for a similar symptom?

Replies(7)

TMJWorld

replied on May 9th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

oh yes--lots of people have one sided pain. my was the left---but now its the right. use heat on it or ice and get into seeing a specialist--i can help you if you need it.

jennikay

replied on June 22nd, 2008

New User

I have noticed that many, many people seem to harbor most of their pain in the left jaw and then it gradually spreads to the right. It is very odd how it seems to start, for a lot of people anyway, on the left side of the face.

TMJWorld

replied on June 23rd, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

well ive also seen a lot start on the right. it just depends on the person and what side they injured--i inuured my left.

edgaras

replied on June 28th, 2008

Supporter

left side

I supposedely have a cyst under my molars on the left side, but yea, mine in on the right side. I did have an accident similar to whiplash about 6 years ago , and then after root canal on the right lower jaw 2 years ago it all went down hill. None of the dentist even mentionee TMJ and my orthodontist even went at lenght to fight with my argument that I have TMJ disorder.

Painwala

replied on September 14th, 2009

New User

Painful lower jaw

I sleep with my teeth unclenched (involuntarily) and when sleeping on my side, the lower jaw hangs to one side instead of being clenched to the upper jaw. This resultantly leads to a painful lower jaw. If consciously the lower jaw is clenched to the upper jaw whilst sleeping, then this does not happen.

imendoza

replied on October 21st, 2009

New User

TMJ

Hi, My name is Isaac, and I seem to have similar symptoms.
My pain started last night, and it's the left side of my face right under the left ear. Now i don't have severe pain except when I clench my teeth, them if I keep doing it the pain goes away. Has that happen to any of you guys?

gmariam

replied yesterday 22:26

New User

My TMJ is on my left side only as well. I'm sort of relieved to read that one-sided pain is not that unusual as I think both the biofeedback therapist and my physical therapist were a bit surprised by how lopsided I am. The muscular tension, trigger points, and pain are only on the left, and quite bad. Sometimes I wonder if it was balanced if it would be easier to handle or treat! Does anyone know why just one side can be affected so much and not both?
Hope you are feeling better,
~Gina Smile

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