Jaw Pain: Causes and Treatment

premier • Apr 06, 2022

Jaw pain can turn into a severe condition that affects your ability to chew food and speak. If you are experiencing jaw pain, you can agree that it makes it hard for you to open your mouth, and the pain can move to the face and head, leading to severe earaches and headaches.

Causes of Jaw Pain

Many different things could cause pain in your jaws. You may be surprised to find out that the pain does not even radiate from your jaws. It is often caused by a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). This trauma can be caused by long-term bruxism, arthritis, a sports injury, or genes.

The following are other causes:

  • Cysts
  • Anxiety or stress
  • Dental infection
  • Sinus attack
  • Malocclusion
  • Tooth pain

Signs of Jaw Pain

The following are the common signs you may be suffering from jaw pain:

  • Pain when eating or swallowing
  • Fever
  • Earaches and headaches

How To Treat Jaw Pain at Home

If your pain is not severe, it will probably go in a day or two. In the meantime, you can take the following approaches to manage the pain at home

  • Use ice to apply a cold compress on your face
  • Buy over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen
  • Massage the affected area.

When to Seek Medical Attention

If you experience prolonged pain that lasts for more than two days, it may be time to see a dentist. After examining your condition, your doctor may make the following recommendation to ease your pain:

  • Purchasing a mouthguard to help you with bruxism
  • Using muscle relaxers
  • In severe cases, you may be required to have jaw surgery.

Conclusion

If you suffer from severe jaw pain, seek immediate medical help from South Holston Dental Designs. We will carry out a complete examination of your teeth to determine the root cause of your problem. After determining your problem, we will explain your treatment options and let you decide on the action you would like to take.

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