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What is the definition or description of: jaw pain?

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Pain the the jaws: Jaw pain is pain in the upper and lower jaws including the tmj. There are many causes of jaw pain and your dentist usually will determine the cause.

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Dr. Jack Binder answered

Specializes in Dentistry

More info needed: This question is way too broad to give an answer to. There are many causes of "jaw pain" depending on where in your jaw you are talking about. It could be anything from any one of a number of dental problems to a broken jaw to a sinus problem. More specific information is needed.

Answered 12/21/2014

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?: It can be infinite. An "ouch in the mouth" can have thousands of causes. We need more info.

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Jaw pain............: The term "jaw pain" can refer specifically to pain associated with the actual temporomandibular joints of the head, commonly referred to as tmj, although it is more often a term used by patients to express a vague or specific pain in the upper or lower jaws of the head. Its cause may be related to problems with the teeth, infections, muscle spasms, periodontal abscess or a host of other issues.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Wide diagnosis: Any pain in the upper or lower jaw, jaw joint. muscles around the jaw. Pain referred to the jaw from other areas (heart attack can cause jaw pain). Best person to sort out jaw pain is dentist or oral surgeon.

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