Calling the PH Dentists

[SultanOfSwing]

Your thoughts please...

I have an aching TMJ, or maybe it's my third molar. I'm not entirely sure. Over the last two days, an aching has developed in this area and is also referred down the right hand side of my neck. My neck is also rather tender. I saw my GP this afternoon and an initial examination showed nothing obvious. So the dentist is my next option. I have made an appointment for 0930 tomorrow.

One thing I have noticed, is that the pain/ache is improved rather a lot when I eat, particularly something quite chewy.

Does this sound like wisdom tooth issues? Or TMD?

I guess I will find out tomorrow but wondered what the PH Dentists Assocation thought as I have always received good advice on here.

Many thanks in advance

Edited by SultanOfSwing on Tuesday 19th July 18:26

[SultanOfSwing]

Just to add, I was working underneath the family wagon at the weekend and could even have strained my neck. I also started using one of those super dooper electric toothbrushes about 4 days ago so even that could be related!

[Driller]

I would suggest it's likely to be your neck, as much as I can diagnose over the internet

[SultanOfSwing]

Driller said:

I would suggest it's likely to be your neck, as much as I can diagnose over the internet

Ah Good Afternoon Driller, many thanks for the response. Are you suggesting this due to the fact that when I eat on it, it helps? I would have thought it would have been quite the opposite if it was a toothy problem?

[caduceus]

Sultan. If the dentist route proves fruitless, try a cranial osteopath. It's may be a jaw tendon/joint related issue.

[SultanOfSwing]

After a visit to the dentist this morning, I have been told that I have a localised infection at the back right, bottom row of my teeth.

Corsydyl, and I should be fine. Bloody painful though.

Otherwise my teeth are in good Nick by all accounts. I've ordered some tartar scraper thingys and a mirror to aid in home cleaning though to be extra diligent.

[Driller]

Very odd that it felt better when eating then, equally for the jaw option.

Anyway, another 0/10 for internet diagnoses!