Jaw Pain, TMJ pain

1.Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMD) Jaw Pain Symptoms

• clicking or popping when you move your jaw

• facial pain

• frequent headaches

• pain that radiates in or around your ear

• sharp or shooting pain when chewing or biting down

• stiffness in the jaw that can make it difficult to open your mouth

• tenderness in the jaw joint

• tension in the jaw

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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:

• pain from the muscles that control jaw movement

• injury to the jaw joint

• excess stimulation of the jaw joint

• a displaced disc that usually helps cushion the movements of the jaw

• 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:

• grinding your teeth at night

• involuntarily clenching your jaw due to stress and anxiety

• 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:

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1. Cluster headaches

2. Sinus problems

3. Tooth pain

4. Trigeminal neuralgia

5. Heart attack

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