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Five common causes of jaw pain.

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If your jaw is sore, tight, clicking, or
just feels tired all the time,

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you might assume you have TMJ.

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But TMJ is actually the name of the joint,
the temporomandibular joint.

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And there are several different things that
can cause pain in this area.

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Here are five common causes we look for.

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Number one, clenching or grinding.

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Many people clench their teeth throughout
the day without even

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realizing it. Others may grind or clench
while they're sleeping.

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That can overwork the muscles around the jaw
and the temples.

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Number two, problems involving the jaw joint
itself.

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The jaw joint has several structures working
together and changes involving

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the joint or the disc can sometimes cause
pain, clicking, limited movement,

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or even locking.

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Number three, dental problems.

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A cracked Back tooth, infection, wisdom
tooth, or other dental

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problems can sometimes create pain that
feels like it's coming from the jaw,

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especially when it's coming from molar teeth
that can refer down the neck and

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into the ear.

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Number four, muscle tension and everyday
habits.

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Stress -related clenching, chewing gum
constantly, biting your nails, or

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even repeatedly resting your chin on your
hand can aggravate an already

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sensitive jaw. And number five, sleep
-related factors.

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If you're waking up with jaw soreness or
headaches, we may also want to

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understand what's happening while you're
sleeping, including grinding, clenching,

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sleep quality, and when appropriate, your
airway and breathing.

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The important thing is that your jaw pain
isn't one diagnosis and the right

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treatment depends on identifying what's
actually causing it.

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If your jaw pain is persistent, your jaw's
locking or you're having

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difficulty opening comfortably, That's a
good reason to have it evaluated.

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Call us or visit us online to schedule your
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