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It's only on my right side. I don't have any issues opening, yawning for example is no issue. It just hurts when I bite down. Don't know how to really explain the feeling, but it feels like there's an object in my inner ear that my ear constricts around when I bite down all the way. Like I said though, if I tilt my head forward to where my chin is basically touching my chest, then it doesn't feel as bad and I can chew somewhat normally. And no, I'm in my mid 30s and never had this be an issue before.

Definitely go see a dentist. When I have patients with this issue, I will start them off on a custom fit nightguard. It may take a bit for the symptoms to resolve. Also chew on the side that is hurting. That may sound weird but think of a seesaw, when I put weight on one side the other goes up, same with chewing. If you chew on the side that doesn't hurt, it is pushing your lower jawbone into the joint on the hurting side and can make the symptoms continue. Occasionally a steroid pack will help also.

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Posted by jevins_slickin

Member since Nov 2018

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Posted on 9/26/23 at 4:43 pm to Saintsisit

Got diagnosed with tmj in highschool - at first i was freaked out because i couldnt open my mouth much at all once i woke up one morning

Over time it got better but ive dealt with the annoying pain near my ear ever since

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Posted by WaterLink

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Member since Sep 2015

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Posted on 9/26/23 at 4:45 pm to BassAssassin22

Thanks for the advice chief.

I'll bring it up at my next dentist appointment which is in less than a month anyway. Might just get a store bought one until then to hold me over until I see him.

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Posted by deeprig9

Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 9/26/23 at 4:46 pm to TeddyPadillac

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the reason i had it was from clinching my teeth at night while i sleep.

The dentist also diagnosed my wife's. She didn't know why the headaches and whatnot, then when she went to the dentist they happened to point out it looks like she's grinding teeth at night. Fitted with mouthguard. Headaches gone.

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