Is Jaw Pain a Dental Problem?
August 27th, 2008
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TMJ can be a very painful medical condition. Learn how to deal with this condition.
Many people visit the dentist not for pain in their teeth or gums, but for pain in their jaws. Does jaw pain signify a problem that requires the services of a dental care professional? You bet it does!
While it isn’t always the case, jaw pain could be caused by Temporomandibular Disorders, or TMD, also known as TMJ. TMJ is signified by pain in the jaw, around the ear, and clicking or popping noises in the jaw when one opens his or her mouth. TMJ can also result in frequent headaches and what appears to be a frequent sore neck.
