Jaw Pain

Because jaw pain has many underlying causes, correct diagnosis is crucial. In order to provide the best analgesic treatment, our doctor needs to find out the exact cause.

Causes

There are several possible causes of jaw pain, which may be related to physical injury, nerve problems, or vascular problems.

The most common cause of mandibular pain is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). This affects 12 percent of the population. Nearly 5 percent seek treatment for serious illness. Women of child-bearing age are most susceptible to TMJ.

Other known causes of jaw or facial pain include:

• Grinding, clenching, clicking, or opening your mouth too wide: in most cases, grinding and gritting occur while you sleep, leading to tooth damage and jaw pain. It can also occur during periods of increased emotional stress.

• Osteomyelitis: this is a condition in which a body infection affects bones and related tissues.

• Tooth condition: includes gum disease, tooth decay, tooth space, tooth damage or abscess.

Feel jaw pain? Contact us or call us on (02) 9558 8988 to relieve jaw pain