Who should I see first for suspected tmj? In pain on and off today.

[MissisBoote]

All day today I've had a radiating pain in my right jaw about an inch from my ear towards my face just parallel to the bit that dips in when you open your jaw. It's been on and off, but becoming more frequent. I also haven't been sleeping very well but think this could be down to the weird pain.

I'm pretty sure this is tmj.

I have an 1cm + overbite and am a serial jaw clencher. I also have fibromyalgia (don't know if that's relevant). I'm on nortriptyline for the fibro pain.

Bearing in mind it's Christmas soon and I don't want to end up in pain that can't be dealt with, I'm wondering if I should try and see someone before the big day?

Any tips to help manage it in case I can't get an appt would be good.

I'm looking into getting a mouth guard but it'd be one that is need to diy.

I suffer with this. Ibuprofen and a hot flannel held against your jaw can help in the short term. I saw consultants for ages and ages, but it was my dentist that really sorted by making a custom fit mouth guard.

Thanks - I've got one of those heated gel packs so will have to dig it out and give it a go.

Voltarol emulgel regularly
Painkillers
Soft food.so you hardly open your mouth.
Oragel extra strength on gum area.
Emergency Dentist appointment
I had this regularly and can 100% empathise.
It's a nightmare even moving your head and sleep is virtually impossible.

Voltarol on jaw cheek area

Lovely - thanks for the topical pain killer recommendations. I always forget about stuff like that.