Trigeminal neuralgia or temporomandibular joint disorder (lock jaw), what to do?

Dental evaluation: Even though both are facial problems that can be painful, they are unrelated. Trigeminal neuralgia is a sharp, intense style pain of very short duration(seconds) caused by trigger points being touched. Tmjd is a painful condition caused by the dislocation of a meniscus (cartilage) in the joint itself, that can actually block the movement of your jaw from opening and/or closing. Diagnosis decides tx.

See OFP specialist : Orofacial pain specialists are experts in TMJ and TN disorders. They are trained two years longer than a general dentist in CODA approved universities (e.g. UCLA, USC, etc) and you will be getting the most accurate diagnosis and conservative treatment. Rec.: schedule an appointment ASAP to prevent future complications. Here is the link for more information: http://www.aaop.org/

Different problems: 2 entirely different problems. Requiring entirely different treatment. See a TMJ-orofacial pain specialist.