Jaw Pain, TMJ pain
1.Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMD) Jaw Pain Symptoms
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clicking or popping when you move your jaw
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facial pain
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frequent headaches
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pain that radiates in or around your ear
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sharp or shooting pain when chewing or biting down
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stiffness in the jaw that can make it difficult to open your mouth
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tenderness in the jaw joint
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tension in the jaw
Several things can cause TMD jaw pain. It’s also possible to experience TMD due to several causes at the same time. Causes of TMD include:
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pain from the muscles that control jaw movement
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injury to the jaw joint
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excess stimulation of the jaw joint
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a displaced disc that usually helps cushion the movements of the jaw
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arthritis of the protective disc that cushions the jaw joint
Damage to the jaw joint or the muscles that control your jaw movement can be caused by several factors, including:
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grinding your teeth at night
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involuntarily clenching your jaw due to stress and anxiety
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trauma to the jaw joint, such as getting hit in the face while playing sports
There are also less common causes of jaw pain. These include:
1. Cluster headaches
2. Sinus problems
3. Tooth pain
4. Trigeminal neuralgia
5. Heart attack
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