This is open to everyone...your input would be appreciated.

For the last week or so I have had a pain in my lower right jaw. If I hadn't had all my molars removed I would say it hurts like a tootache. It only hurts when I try and open my mouth. (the motion of opening)And only on that one side. (it has gotten worse)If I press down where a tooth used to be it hurts. Does not hurt from the outside (hope that makes sense)

Went to the dentist yesterday and he did a panorama and couldn't find anything. Suggested maybe a CT Scan if I was concerned, but really thinks it's associated with my trismus. I can't see how all of a sudden it would be; and only on one side. He has me with no partials for 48 hours, soft foods, then moist heat.

No sure next step?? Next doctor? I have scans for chest, abdoman, and pelvis next week. Should I try and talk them into a head scan?

Any ideas about what could be going on? How do you pull a jaw muscle?

Thanks for any ideas guys, this is the pitts, just when my eating was getting pretty good.

Dinah