Why my right jaw is aching?
Patient: Hello, a week and a half ago I had a crown done on my upper right and two cavities filled on the lower right. Everything seemed good but 5 days later my right jaw has started aching even up to the bottom of my ear. It isn't a stabbing pain, just a steady ache. It goes away when I take ibuprofen but comes back once it wears off. I have been having this pain for 5 days now. The dentist thinks I need to try a night guard but I have never been known to grind my teeth.  Not sure what is going on! Help! Doctor: Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.It is not been mentioned in your query ,whether the tooth  was toot canal treated or not.If not there could be an abscess formation which can cause extrusion of the tooth slightly and putting pressure in the lower jaw thus causing the pain.I would advice you to visit the dentist and check if any of the lower teeth is decayed ,which may be the cause for the pain.Also please have a check on the occlusal plane of the crown ,as if slightly high it may also cause the pain.Have a radiograph done to have a better picture.Thanks and regards.