Jaw Pain on the Right Side

Right side jaw pain and headaches, nausea as well as dizziness.
A popping or creaking sound is often heard as well. Some are tender to touch when pressing in front of the ear.
Pain radiates close to the ear canal.
Severe cases cause difficulty opening the mouth and chewing.

Resting the jaw and eating soft foods are a mainstay of treatment.
Stop chewing gum or hard candies.
Ice packs can help with the swelling and inflammation, while heat can help to relax the jaw muscles.
OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen, Tylenol or Aleve can provide relief.
Seeing your dentist for further evaluation is helpful. Many benefit from wearing a splint at night to prevent excessive grinding of the teeth.
Occasionally a doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants or steroids. Advanced cases that do not respond to traditional therapy can be referred to an oral surgeon or dentists who specialize in TMJ therapy.

Pain is the hallmark of right sided jaw trauma.
Swelling and bruising can occur.
When trauma occurs, the teeth may not fit together properly and chewing is difficult.
The person may also feel some degree of numbness due to bruising of nearby nerves.

Ice compress and painkillers can be applied to reduce pain and swelling.
An imaging test such as x-ray or CT is indicated in cases of suspected fracture.
Repair can be accomplished using plates, screws and wires to immobilize the jaw and allow the fracture to heal.
If there are any cuts or lacerations in the mouth, an open fracture may be present. This allows bacteria from the mouth to contaminate the fracture. These cases require repair in the operating room.

Common symptoms include headaches, jaw and neck pain, tooth pain and premature wear of the teeth.
Occasionally a person may fracture a tooth from excessive bruxing.

Bruxism treatment includes stress management and occasionally medication such as muscle relaxants or antidepressants.
The first option should be a visit to the dentist who can offer a night splint. These devices cushion and protect the teeth similar to a mouth guard.

Right sided (or left) jaw pain, swelling and difficulty chewing are common.
People often report swelling as well.

Eating soft foods during periods of flare up can help.
OTC pain relievers and prescription muscle relaxants can alleviate symptoms.
Seeing a specialist to discuss more advanced options such as steroid injections or surgery is an option for severe and chronic cases.

Dental infections can result in severe right sided jaw pain and swelling.
Tooth fracture can occur from trauma or excessive clenching.
Food trapped between teeth can inflame the gums and cause right sided jaw pain.

The best option is to see a dentist for expert evaluation and treatment. Your dentist will determine if antibiotics are needed, recommend pain medication, possible take an x-ray and perform any necessary treatments.

Lancinating, sharp or shock like pains in the right side of the jaw, face or head are often debilitation.
During attacks, even a breeze blowing against the face can aggravate symptoms.

Pain relief is of paramount importance and includes a combination of OTC pain relievers, narcotics, antidepressants and anti-seizure medications.
Unresponsive cases are referred to surgical specialists for decompression of the affected nerve.

In addition to jaw pain, facial fullness, congestion and colored sinus drainage are present.
Occasionally blood tinged mucus drains from the sinuses.

OTC cold and decongestants such as Sudafed can help.
Saline spray and irrigation inside the nose can help clear sinus passages.
Prescription corticosteroid spray also helps reduce swelling and facilitate drainage.
Surgery may be required for cases unresponsive to conventional treatment.