Take a minute and say a silent thank you for your jaw. The jaw helps you to chew, drink, talk and make facial expressions without thinking twice. That is part of why jaw pain can be frustrating and impossible to ignore. There are various causes of jaw pain, but on the bright side, your dentist may have many ways of addressing this problem. Here are several possible causes of jaw pain. – Teeth Grinding If you wake up with severe jaw pain, teeth grinding could be the problem. Teeth grinding happens when you move your jaw while clenching your teeth. Thisoften occurs during sleep and is commonly a result of anxiety and stress. Just like any other muscle that is overused, the jaw muscles can get cramped, causing pain and ache. – Temporomandibular joint disorder This is a disorder that is characterized by jaw tenderness and severe pain. Jaw muscles…
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