Jaw Pain: Need to know
“TMD” or “TMJ” refers to a joint disorder of the jaw – a range of problems which cause pain and tenderness. Your dentist can identify what’s causing the pain.
Key takeaways:
– Jaw pain and headaches may indicate you grind your teeth.
– Misalignment of the jaw can cause chronic jaw pain
– Untreated cavities can lead to infection in surrounding tissue.
– Infections in impacted wisdom teeth often cause jaw pain.
Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you experience jaw pain.
“There are many treatments that can help with jaw pain, most of them involving dental care.”
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