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Are you having jaw pain?

Jaw pain described as an aching pain or throbbing. It can start off mild and start to get more intense. Recognizing the underlying issues is the initial step in treating jaw pain. Here are a few conditions to look out for.

When considering your teeth and gums at home, it’s also important to recognize new problems in your mouth. They can be warning signs of more dangerous conditions in your body. Signs to look out for cover:

Bleeding gums

Gum, tooth, or jaw pain

Random loose or teeth that have fallen out

Reappearing bad breath

Sores, unusual patches, or bumps in your mouth.

Toothaches along with jaw pain are the most common types of dental complaints when visiting Troy Family Dental. There can be bad pain or sensitivity to hot and cold drinks, along with food. Once you have finished eating or drinking the pain may last for 15 seconds. The more inflammation, the more severe the pain may become. Pain may be present in the cheek or ear as well, along with the jaw.

Grinding of the Teeth

Grinding may cause damage to your teeth. Teeth grinding is one of the main jaw pain causes. Also known as clenching the teeth. People may grind their teeth when they are stressed, some grind their teeth while sleeping, they may not be aware of it. Grinding your teeth can likely lead to some major dental problems. Reducing stress or wearing a mouthguard at night is one way to prevent grinding.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis moves through the bloodstream attacking bones and surrounding tissues. It is an infection. When someone has osteomyelitis in the jaw, temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ. is affected. This may create jaw pain, possible fever, and inflammation. Osteomyelitis is treatable with antibiotics or surgery to extract the parts of the bone that have been contaminated.

TMJ Disorder

Temporomandibular disorder, also identified as TMD, affects the temporomandibular joint in the jaw. In addition to discomfort, this disorder can cause the jaw to produce a clicking noise when opening the mouth or chewing. In critical cases, the disorder can even cause the jaw to shift permanently adhered in an open or closed position.

Jaw and mouth pain is a sign of stress.

Pain or discomfort in the jaw are also symptoms to having a heart attack. It is important to seek medical advice as soon as possible. It could help save your life or that of a family member.

Nearly nine in ten types of diseases can produce symptoms in your mouth. That puts Troy Family Dental in the St. Louis Metro East on the front line for spotting severe health conditions growing silently in your body. This is one reason it’s so essential to see a dentist two times annually for dental cleanings and checkups.

 

(10/12/2020)

More Information: https://www.troyfamilydental.com/family-dentist/jaw-pain-may-be-caused-by-dental-problems/

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