Solutions to common dental problems
Sore Jaw
Jaw pain can range from a twinge to mild or severe. Sometimes the pain may radiate to other areas of your face or cause other symptoms like headaches.
You may also be experiencing sore teeth, difficulty chewing or opening your mouth, facial pain or sensitive teeth.
Dental problems can lead to a sore jaw. A sore jaw can also be caused by medical conditions.
It is important to see both a dentist and doctor to fully investigate the reason for your sore jaw.
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- decayed teeth
- abscessed teeth
- teeth grinding and clenching
- trauma to the jaw through physical injury
- TMJ
- gum disease
- cavities
A sore jaw should not be ignored. Complications can arise from ignoring jaw pain.
The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) helps the jaw to move when you eat, speak, yawn or perform other jaw movements.
Pain of the TMJ is often experienced as a pain near the ear and other parts of your face. It can also be the cause of your jaw locking and noises from jaw movement such as clicking or popping.
Sometimes noises of the jaw such as clicking or grating sounds or even the locking of the jaw require specialist attention. Likewise, pain of the jaw over a prolonged period of time should be fully investigated.
If you are experiencing jaw pain you should see a dentist and doctor.
To find out more about treating your sore jaw, call our friendly staff at Woodville & Seaton Dental Clinic on (08) 8268 5422 or request an appointment online.
