Question 1

my jaw hurts when i chew and its tightening/ why is that?

Accepted Answer

TMD : When you have issues with the jaw joint of the muscles in the area the syndrome is called temporal mandibular dysfunction.  Many reason for it and you need someone who can properly diagnosis it for you.

Question 2

does stress cause jaw hurts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress leads to teeth clenching or grinding.  Just like any muscle/joint complex that is over used it can become sore and painful.

There are simple treatments that can help.  It can be as simple as a slight mismatch in your bite.  An examination and a bite adjustment can bring relief.  Sometimes it's more complex and requires more investigation.

Question 3

when i yawn, my jaw hurts why?

Accepted Answer

TMJ?: Could be a symptom of tmj. May want to see an oral surgeon if it keeps up.

Question 4

if my jaw hurts does it  mean i have a cavity?

Accepted Answer

No. 1st, dentist.: Only thing that restrains jaw movement (generally) is the muscles that surround of connect to jaw bones. These jaw muscles (used for chewing) may be subconsciously tight/clenched. Can occur in sleep or aroused state without even realizing it.  If persistent and untreated, it can lead to chronic spasm of these muscles, and chronic TMJ syndrome--which is painful and difficult to rx. Check out now.

Question 5

my jaw hurts how do i know that my jaw is locked?

Accepted Answer

: If truly "locked", you could not open fully or have full lateral excursions.  Have a dental examination and assess whether this is indeed a TMJ issue.  Preventative care can certainly lead you away from "jaw is locked".

Question 6

my right jaw hurts when i yawn and i don't know why?

Accepted Answer

May be TMJ: Your jaw joint (TMJ) may be inflammed.  Eat soft food, no gum chewing, head pad to area, try anti-inflammatory like motrin.  If persists, see your dentist or doctor.

Question 7

what to do if i fell really hard yesterday and my jaw hurts really bad?

Accepted Answer

Have it examined: You may have a hairline fracture. See an oral surgeon.

Question 8

fell off my swivel chair and now my jaw hurts! help! i'm in a lot of pain!?

Accepted Answer

See OS: See an oral surgeon for the evaluation and imaging (panoramic x-ray, cbct) to rule out any potential bone or teeth fracture. If cleared by os. It is a post-traumatic pain jaw/muscle pain.  See pcp for the conservative treatment: moist heat, physical therapy, spray and stretch.

Question 9

my jaw hurts really bad and it pops when i open it, what should i do for this?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: You need to see a dentist to have this evaluated and then proper treatment can be performed to reduce pain. You might need some physical therapy as well as some sort of tooth guard, but the diagnosis needs to be established before treatment can begin.

Question 10

pain below and little in front of the war under jaw. hurts every once in a while not sure why. how can i stop pain for a bit? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say..: I do not understand what the "war of the jaw" is. Why don't you see a local dentist to determine if it is related to your teeth? If not, your physician may be of assistance.

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