2023年3月23日 · The most common reasons why your jaw might be in pain. Common causes of jaw pain include injuries to your jaw or mouth, dental problems like gum disease, infections like mumps and tetanus,...

Jaw pain may be mild or can be severe and affect your quality of life. Many factors can cause jaw pain, such as grinding your teeth, gum disease or a toothache. But jaw pain may also be a symptom of a serious issue, including a broken or dislocated jaw or a heart attack.

2024年12月24日 · The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint, also called TMJ, acts like a sliding hinge. It connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one joint on each side of the jaw. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.

2023年11月7日 · Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Your doctor may also call it TMJ disorder or TMJ dysfunction.

OH MY JAW is a nonprofit focused on TMJ disorders and women’s health issues affecting the jaw. We’re here to educate the world about life with TMJ and debunk the myth that TMJ is just a stress response. It’s a complex condition impacting way more than just your jaw joint.

2025年1月8日 · Lockjaw, also known as trismus, is not always caused by tetanus. It can also result from trauma, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, oral infections, or even some medications. Treatment usually includes muscle relaxants to ease tension and specific exercises to help the jaw move more easily.

3 天之前 · Cavities. Large cavities that develop in teeth can irritate nerves to cause tooth pain that radiates to the jaw or the ear. And as cosmetic and restorative dentist Naomi Goldman, DDS, adds, “If the nerve tissue becomes too inflamed, it eventually will lead to a tooth infection, which also creates pain that can radiate to the jaw, ear or temple.” ...

Jaw locking can strike suddenly, making simple, everyday actions feel impossible. If this has happened to you, it’s likely due to an issue with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). But why does the jaw sometimes “lock”—and how can it be unlocked?

2024年2月26日 · Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a group of disorders affecting your TMJs. These joints consist of small disks of cartilage that connect your temporal bones...

Other symptoms include jaw clicking or popping, limited movement, headaches, ear pain or a feeling like your jaw is locking up." How to ease jaw pain: TMD is typically diagnosed by a dentist, oral ...