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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also. I'm not judgemental. Your life is yours to live it as you choose. I believe asking for advice is good, but ultimately the choice is yours. You WILL NOT find a hurtful or smartass answer here.
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Okay, wasn't sure if this should go under health or injuries or what, so I just chose injuries. Anyway, I woke up this morning and the left side of my jaw was killing me. I think I may have fallen asleep with my mouth clenched tight or just maybe slept on it wrong. But usually when my braces bother me I keep my mouth clenched (I think that's the word for it) so that's most likely the cause. My dad looked at it and said that it wasn't too serious and just to either keep something cold on it, or to take a shower because the steam or heat or something would help.
Just wondering if either of those might soothe the pain, or if you guys/girls had any other ideas. I know none of you are doctors, I just wanted to know if you guys/girls knew of anything that will make my jaw hurt less. I would take pills like advil or something, but I could barely get my mouth open enough to eat breakfast this morning (toast) rather than swallowing pills, mainly because I have a pill phobia and would need a lot of water and stuff to be able to take them.
So any pain relievers for my jaw that don't have to do with swallowing pills would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
Heat might help relax your jaw where it will not hurt as much. Just run a washcloth under warm water, ring it out, then apply the washcloth to your jaw.
(Rating: 5) thanks!