Is the pain all around the ear and down to chin related to arthritis?
Patient: Over 20 years ago I had broken jaw, complete break. Plates and wires put in. Teeth wired for 6 weeks. For the last year if I lay on that side, even for a few minutes I have horrible pain all around the ear and down to my chin. It subsides after awhile but the whole side of my face stays very tender to the touch. I am 65 now. Can plates shift or could it be arthritis caused from plates. If I fall asleep on that side for to long, as soon as I lift my face the pain is horiffic for about 5 minutes and then whole  face is so tender,it hurts to try an eat for hours!!7 HELP!!! Also, the pain covers the whole side of my face.Thanks Doctor: hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be either infection of bone in that region or it could be nerve problm,, either ways get an iopar, opg and cbct..plz consult a oral medicine/ oral surgeon specialist at the earliest,, u can take analgesics ,,if problm persists plz take a consult with ur specialist,,hope it helps,,tc