My jaw is in pain!?

ok so im pretty sure i have tmj.. my jaw is always cracking. but lately it has gotten so bad everytime i open my mouth my jaw cracks and it hurts, i cant chew on the right side because when i bite down its painful. my sister's have a dentist apt. today. do you think maybe if i went with them they could squeeze me in and do something. and if so what will they dO?%26gt; thanks!
Answer:
You don't need a dentist you need an E.N.T. specialist! as your jawbone evidently, has ligament problems. Make an appointment with your doctor and let him refer you to a specialist. Have a good day.

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Yes i think they would if you tell them your problem. You can also be grinding your teeth at night when you sleep. You can buy a mouth piece that will help from grinding your teeth at night. Please check with dentist. But look into the tmj.

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it sounds like tmj
sure go with ur sis maybe they can fit you in,if not u can make an appointment while ur there

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you need to find a tmj specialist to determine what level you are.....i am severe which means i have had a permanent orthodic(bottom jaw splint) for 5 years...only now I have to go a full year without any adjustments to my jaw (painful shots of steroid) before surgery can repair it.....you sound like a moderate severe case....headaches, earaches, ear feels full of fluid, dibilitating pain? your sister's dentist may recommend you wear a night guard on your top teeth, but that only makes the tmj worse....the top jaw is connected and the bottom is not, it just floats...go to a specialist, not a regular dentist...if you are close to me i can refer you..email me and i will tell you where i am from..hope you feel better....

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