It's not an uncommon thing to have to have your wisdom teeth out. If they come in at the right angle and don't become impacted this won't be an issue, but if and when they do become impacted they need to be removed. tooth extraction jaw pain do tend to go hand in hand in a lot of cases.
Sometimes you can get some residual pain in your jaw and it isn't easy to diagnose the cause of the jaw pain right away. Obviously, if you have just had your wisdom teeth (or any other teeth for that matter) the pain is probably related to that. But, if you haven't had a tooth removed the pain is obviously being caused by another source.
One of the things you can do to alleviate Tooth Extraction Jaw Pain is to get your doctor to write you a prescription for a pain killer, an over the counter pain reliever may also work just fine for you too. Also sometimes a cold pack may offer relief. Another thing that sometimes helps is a heating pad. Ultimately you will need to talk to your dentist or oral surgeon to find the best method of reducing your post surgical jaw pain.
The other remedies for jaw joint pain that is not caused by tooth extraction, are as follows:
1. Figure out if you may be grinding your teeth at night. If you are there are various options for alleviating this. For one thing, trying to relax before bed might help. Often, night time teeth grinding is a sign of stress. Sometimes something as simple as a nice soothing bath or shower before bed can be a great solution. If not, your dentist may prescribe a bite plate to be worn at night to keep you from grinding and clenching.
2. Sometimes taking Omega 3 can help relieve some joint pain. Omega 3 has an anti-inflammatory property that can help lessen inflammation of the joint. This can be particularly helpful to women who are suffering due to hormonal changes that cause swelling in the tissues around the jaw.
3. There may be some jaw exercises that your dentist or chiropractor can provide you with. Strengthening these muscles may help prevent the cramping a little bit and reduce the number of times you feel the pain.
4. Another thing that could go either way, either help you loosen up your jaw or make it worse, is chewing gum. Some people report that chewing gum relieves their pain and with others chewing gum makes their jaw pain worse. It might be something you could try but be warned, it might make things worse.
There are a lot of things that can cause pain in your jaw and tooth extraction jaw pain is one of them. Before you have any teeth removed, make sure you discuss with your dentist or oral surgeon methods for alleviating your jaw pain. Getting a prescription before the procedure is a good preventative idea.
